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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears
Source: BBC
Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears
15 November 2023
By Nadine Yousif
BBC News, Toronto
A Canadian man accused of killing a Muslim family in London, Ontario, wanted to make "all Muslims fearful for their safety", a jury has heard.
Prosecutors said in their closing argument that Nathaniel Veltman had planned to send "a brutal message".
Mr Veltman, 22, faces four first-degree murder charges and one count of attempted murder.
He also faces terrorism counts, with prosecutors arguing he targeted the family because of their faith.
The jury is now deliberating. The accused faces life in prison if found guilty.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67409539