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Bondi Beach Massacre Trial Adjourned, 78 Charges Added

6/10/2026

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The court adjourned Bondi Beach massacre case for nine weeks because prosecutors are reviewing 230,000 CCTV images and thousands of devices.
Federal prosecutors added 19 charges, bringing Naveed Akram’s total to 78 offences.
Lawyer Leonie Gittani said the case is unprecedented and a resolution is unlikely.
A June 29 hearing will consider suppression orders to protect victims’ and police officers’ identities after evidence of psychological harm from public disclosure.

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The court adjourned Bondi Beach massacre case for nine weeks because prosecutors are reviewing 230,000 CCTV images and thousands of devices.
Federal prosecutors added 19 charges, bringing Naveed Akram’s total to 78 offences.
Lawyer Leonie Gittani said the case is unprecedented and a resolution is unlikely.
A June 29 hearing will consider suppression orders to protect victims’ and police officers’ identities after evidence of psychological harm from public disclosure.