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Terror Charges: Man Denies Social Media Posts
1 May
Summary
- A man denied seven terrorism charges related to social media.
- He pleaded not guilty at Bristol Crown Court via video link.
- A trial for the case is scheduled for July.
Thomas Smith, a 33-year-old individual from Eastbourne, East Sussex, has entered a plea of not guilty to seven charges of encouraging terrorism. These allegations relate to posts made on the social media platform X during November and December of last year.
Appearing before Bristol Crown Court via video link on Friday, Smith denied all counts. The presiding judge, Martin Picton, granted Smith bail. A trial date has been set for July.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East confirmed that Smith was charged following an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. The court proceedings will continue as scheduled.
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