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Mass Shooting Suspect's Defense Funded by Legal Aid

1/29/2026

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Naveed Akram, accused of a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, will be defended by the Sydney law firm Archbold Gittani, funded by Legal Aid.
Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, after allegedly opening fire during a Hanukkah event, resulting in 15 deaths.
His father was killed by police during the incident, raising public concern over Legal Aid's funding of his defense.
Akram is currently held in Goulburn Supermax under strict surveillance, with limited access to visitors and monitored communications.

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Story summary

Naveed Akram, accused of a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, will be defended by the Sydney law firm Archbold Gittani, funded by Legal Aid.
Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, after allegedly opening fire during a Hanukkah event, resulting in 15 deaths.
His father was killed by police during the incident, raising public concern over Legal Aid's funding of his defense.
Akram is currently held in Goulburn Supermax under strict surveillance, with limited access to visitors and monitored communications.