Australian Court Hears Akram's Terror Trial

0:00Today is March 9th, here's what's making headlines worldwide. Navita Kram, a 24-year-old man, faces 59 charges related to a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bandai Beach in Australia. The attack on December 14th killed 15 people and wounded many others. Prosecutors hit him with 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and one terrorism charge. His father, Sejid Akram, helps carry out the rampage with high-powered weapons he bought legally, but police shot him dead at the scene. This marks Australia's worst terror attack and largest mass shooting since 1996. In Sydney Court on March 9th, Akram's lawyers asked to hide his mother, brother, and sister's names, along with their home and work details, due to safety fears. The magistrate extended a temporary ban until next month amid huge global media buzz. He pointed out the mother's name was already out there, and that

1:01international outlets might ignore the order anyway. The case heads back to court next week, with a big evidence hearing set for April 8th. The tragedy sparked tougher gun laws and hate speech rules in Parliament, plus a government probe into anti-Semitism and community ties. That review should wrap up by December. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com