Akram Family Seeks Permanent Suppression Order

0:00In Sydney, it's March 17th, and here's what is going on. Lawyers for Navida Kram, the 24-year-old accused in the Deadly Bondi Beach shooting, are pushing for a permanent court order to hide his. Mother, brother, and sister's names and addresses, they feared death threats could lead to violence against the family after the alleged attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival on December 14th. Akram and his 50-year-old father, Sajeed, allegedly opened fire at the event before police killed the father and arrested Akram following a shootout. Now held in Gullburn, Supermax Prison, Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 murders and a terrorist act, possibly inspired by ISIS. The family has endured scary harassment since the incident, like threatening calls asking if they're still alive, hateful texts, drive-by's yelling. Death threats, eggs on their home, and even a suspicious car issue one night. Police confirmed the relatives had no role in the attack.

1:02In court Tuesday, Akram's team argued a narrower suppression order is needed to prevent more targeting, even though names are already public. Media lawyers countered there's no proof of immediate danger. Incidents have slowed, and details like the home address leaked online right away. Magistrate Hugh Donnelly granted a temporary order last week, but reserved his decision on making it permanent until April 2nd. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.