News Public Prosecution 16th Sep 2024

Anti-Vax Telegram User Guilty of Encouraging Terrorism

A jury at the Old Bailey has found Patrick Ruane, aged 55, guilty on two counts of encouraging terrorism.

He posted hundreds of statements on Telegram encouraging use of explosives and other serious violence against those involved in developing, manufacturing, and administering the Covid vaccine.

The case has been reported widely in the press, including The Times (print), The Independent, and The Telegraph.

Julia Faure Walker was instructed by CPS Counter Terrorism Division.


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