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.