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Ottawa Teen Convicted of Terrorism, Adult Sentence Planned

4/23/2026

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A 17-year-old Ottawa teen was found guilty of four terrorism-related charges and remains in juvenile detention pending sentencing.
He entered a no-contest plea, allowing the judge to convict without an admission of guilt.
Prosecutors plan to have the youth sentenced as an adult at the upcoming hearing.
A FBI tip enabled the INSET team to seize bombs, acetone, oxidizer and thousands of 6.35 mm steel ball bearings from his bedroom.

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Story summary

A 17-year-old Ottawa teen was found guilty of four terrorism-related charges and remains in juvenile detention pending sentencing.
He entered a no-contest plea, allowing the judge to convict without an admission of guilt.
Prosecutors plan to have the youth sentenced as an adult at the upcoming hearing.
A FBI tip enabled the INSET team to seize bombs, acetone, oxidizer and thousands of 6.35 mm steel ball bearings from his bedroom.