Drunk Man Jailed for Bondi Beach Terror Mock

0:00A 22-year-old man just got hit with a 12-month jail sentence from mimicking gunfire from the exact pedestrian bridge tied to the Bondi, beach terror attack. Zayn McMillan pleaded guilty to offensive behavior and intimidation charges, after his antics back in January, spooked folks at Bondi Beach and Bondi, Junction. He was posing like he had a rifle, yelling slurs against Jews and making threats, all while his buddy snapped pictures. After that night on rented bikes, he targeted a visibly Jewish father and son with more profanity. His actions hit hard because that bridge spot still haunts everyone from the December 14 attack that shook Australia. Judge Michael Barco said it caused real fear in families, even making kids cry and call it an extra-sensitive given the trauma. Defense argued McMillan was black-out drunk on alcohol, plus ketamine, MDMA, and mushrooms, with no deep-seated hate, just a messed up night from his. Tough background.

1:00The judge downplayed a quick psych report, but noted no other groups got targeted. Lawyer called the nine-month non-parole term fair, saying his client owns it, feels remorse, and plans to turn things around post-release. Cases like this remind us how raw those wounds still are down under. That's the story for today, Sydney News Today, driven by AI.