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20-Year-Old Convicted for Terrorist Plot Inspired by Unabomber

Jacob Graham aimed to kill 50 politicians in a bid to fight for working-class rights, using a homemade arsenal.

  • Jacob Graham, a 20-year-old from Liverpool, was found guilty of preparing terrorist acts, inspired by the Unabomber, Theodore Kaczynski.
  • Graham aimed to kill at least 50 politicians and government officials to protest against what he saw as oppression of the working class.
  • He authored a 'Freedom Encyclopaedia' detailing how to make weapons and explosives, and made numerous videos expressing his motivations and plans.
  • Graham was arrested with a cache of chemicals and a 3D printer capable of making firearm parts.
  • He was acquitted of one count of preparing a terrorist act but convicted on multiple other charges, including possession of information for terrorist purposes.
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