Toronto Judge Sentences White Supremacist to 16 Years

0:00It's March 27th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. A Toronto judge has sentenced 30-year-old Matthew Althorpe to 20 years in prison for terrorism offenses tied to white supremacist activities. He pleaded guilty to facilitating terrorist acts, instructing others to carry them out, and promoting hatred against specific groups. After credit for time already served, he faces 16 more years behind bars. Court produced recruitment videos for the Adam Waffen Division, a now-dispanded neo-Nazi group labeled a terrorist entity in Canada and elsewhere. He also wrote racist manifestos still online that inspired at least five terrorist attacks worldwide, including deadly shootings and stavings. The judge highlighted Althorpe's decade-long commitment to extremist ideology from online propaganda urging attacks on minorities and infrastructure to leading a local neo-Nazi cell in the Hamilton area. There he trained recruit through hikes and martial arts, and police seized Nazi materials,

1:04firearms, and devices from his home. While Althorpe expressed remorse and showed signs of improvement in custody, the judge worried he still holds those views. His defense pointed to mental health issues and a tough upbringing, but officials stressed the need for a strong deterrent against such crimes on. Canadian soil, Jewish groups praised the ruling as a clear stand against hate, calling for more action on radicalization and community safety. This case underscores the real world dangers of online extremism, turning into organized threats.