Vic:Trial of accused terrorist to begin in Melbourne

AAP General News (Australia)
02-14-2006
Vic:Trial of accused terrorist to begin in Melbourne

The trial of accused terrorist JOSEPH TERRENCE THOMAS begins in the Victorian Supreme
court today.

The 32-year-old was arrested by Australian Federal Police agents at his Werribee home
on November 18 .. 2004 .. and granted bail in February last year.

THOMAS has pleaded not guilty to four charges.

They include intentionally receiving funds from a terrorist organisation .. intentionally
providing resources to a terrorist organisation .. and possessing a false passport.

The trial by jury is expected to last up to three weeks.

AAP RTV sam/rt/jmt

KEYWORD: THOMAS (MELBOURNE)

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