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Teen Sentenced for Planning Al-Qaeda Inspired Attack

1/16/2026

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McKenzie Morgan, 18, of Cwmbran, South Wales, was sentenced to 14 months for planning an attack inspired by Axel Rudakubana.
He pleaded guilty to possessing an al-Qaeda training manual and intended a Rudakubana-style attack, telling police he felt unhappy and had suicidal thoughts.
Morgan was arrested after a report of threats on Snapchat.
The judge noted online vulnerability and imposed a criminal behavior order for release.

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McKenzie Morgan, 18, of Cwmbran, South Wales, was sentenced to 14 months for planning an attack inspired by Axel Rudakubana.
He pleaded guilty to possessing an al-Qaeda training manual and intended a Rudakubana-style attack, telling police he felt unhappy and had suicidal thoughts.
Morgan was arrested after a report of threats on Snapchat.
The judge noted online vulnerability and imposed a criminal behavior order for release.