Convicted terrorist Benbrika jailed

BREAKING NEWS...........................................................................................................................................................AUSTRALIA'S first convicted terrorist leader has been jailed for 15 years.
Abdul Nacer Benbrika, 48, of the Melbourne suburb of Dallas, talked about attacking several Melbourne landmarks. He was today sentenced on three charges, receiving 15 years for intentionally directing the activities of a terrorist organisation.
He was sentenced to seven years for intentionally being a member of a terrorist organisation and five years for possessing a CD connected with the preparation of a terrorist act. He will serve the terms concurrently. Six of Benbrika's followers also received prison terms. Aimen Joud, 24, of Hoppers Crossing, has been jailed for a minimum of seven-and-a-half years prison. Abdullah Merhi, 23, of Fawkner, must serve a minimum of four years in prison. Ahmed Raad, 25, Fawkner, will be required to serve a minimum of seven-and-a-half years. Amer Haddara, 29, of Yarraville, was sentenced to a minimum of four-and-a-half years.