An Ottawa youth was found guilty on two counts of terrorism in connection with an alleged 2023 plot to kill Jewish people.

What it means

A court in Ottawa has found a youth (a person under 18) guilty on two of three charges stemming from an alleged terror plot targeting the Jewish community. The verdict resolves part of a case that has drawn attention to antisemitic extremism among minors in Canada.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

CBC News is reporting on a court verdict, which is a primary source event. The claim that the youth was found guilty on two of three charges is based on official court proceedings and is therefore highly reliable.

How new

This is a genuine news item covering a recent court verdict, not resurfaced older material.

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