Teenager on Trial for Planning Terrorist Attack Motivated by Climate Change and Government Hatred
Jacob Graham, inspired by the Unabomber, allegedly prepared for a large-scale attack, stockpiling bomb-making materials and a 3D-printed gun.
- Jacob Graham, a 19-year-old student from Liverpool, is on trial for planning a terrorist attack aimed at killing at least 50 people.
- Graham, who was inspired by the Unabomber, stockpiled bomb-making ingredients, conducted chemical experiments and purchased a 3D printer to manufacture a gun.
- He made 105 videos outlining his plans and motivations, and wrote a manifesto and a letter setting out his intentions.
- Graham's grievances were motivated by hatred of the government and ecological concerns, including global warming and climate change.
- Graham denies eight terrorism charges, including the preparation of terrorist acts between May 2022 and May 2023.