Australian court spares teen terror plotter prison, cites vague plans

A Sydney court ruled that a 16-year-old who planned a terror attack, including targeting the Sydney Marathon finish line, will not serve prison time, citing the lack of concrete preparation. The teen had researched pressure-cooker bombs and contacted a Boston Marathon bomber. The decision signals a lenient judicial approach to youth terrorism cases in Australia, potentially setting a precedent.

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