A defence lawyer tells the Supreme Court of South Australia that the circumstantial evidence against a terror accused is too weak to prove that he intended to carry out an attack on an Adelaide Hills electrical substation.
Artem Vasilyev is accused of planning a terrorist attack on an Adelaide Hills electrical substation .The lawyer for a man accused of planning a terrorist attack on an Adelaide Hills electrical substation says evidence presented to a Supreme Court jury is too "weak" to prove he was plotting an attack.
"Because there is no direct evidence and because, I would suggest, that the circumstantial evidence in this case is quite weak, you can't be satisfied what was in his mind at the time he did certain acts." Mr Henchliffe said there was no evidence that his client looked up any maps that included the Cherry Gardens substation before July 2021, when he looked up an address near the substation.
Mr Henchliffe said his client enjoyed hiking, and the Google maps he had viewed that included areas in and around the Cherry Gardens substation contained a hiking route. "Some people find it exciting to see things blow up, or explode or have a fiery end. There are TV shows on YouTube that specialise in these sorts of things," Mr Henchliffe told the jury.Artem Vasilyev was working as an electrical engineer for the Department of Defence when raids on his Findon home uncovered firearms and substances used to make explosives, a court has heard.
"I don't in any way defend the ideology of that or the extremist material, violent material Mr Vasilyev had," Mr Henchliffe said.Mr Henchliffe told the jury that if somebody supported a football team it did not mean they were part of that team.
Supreme Court Terrorism Charges Trial Supreme Court Of South Australia Adelaide Hills Electrical Substation Justin Hannebery Scott Henchliffe Google Maps
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AFL round 12 Port Adelaide vs Carlton live updates — blog, scores and stats from Adelaide OvalPort Adelaide will look to tighten their grip on the top four against a Carlton side back in the eight and ready to make a charge towards September. Follow live.
Read more »
Alleged white nationalist, Artem Vasilyev, wanted to attack Adelaide Hills power station7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
AFL round eight Showdown Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide live updates — blog, scores and stats from Adelaide OvalAdelaide and Port Adelaide meet for the 55th edition of the Showdown as one of the AFL's most heated rivalries takes centre stage in Thursday night footy. Follow live.
Read more »
Owner of dog who mauled three-year-old Adelaide boy says he ‘panicked’ and is ‘sorry’7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
‘A team you can trust’: Blues labelled ‘genuine contenders’ after defying Adelaide curseAFL: Michael Voss spoke to the media following Carlton's win over Port Adelaide.
Read more »
Abbey Holmes ‘gets the giggles’ after Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley’s AFL comments7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »