Mounties in Ontario say a Burlington man who was already facing charges for allegedly uttering threats on social media in support of the incel ideology is now facing terrorism charges.
An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckThe new charges were brought forward after the Deputy Director of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and the Assistant Deputy Attorney General told the court that they consent to the start of terrorism proceedings.
"With limited information, the RCMP GTA INSET and Criminal Analyst Section were able to identify and swiftly prevent a threat to public safety," Supt. James Parr said in a release. "I am proud of the effort and ingenuity of our members and grateful for the collaboration with our policing partners in Toronto and Halton regions to advance this investigation."The charges have not yet been tested in court.
Police did not provide any details about the alleged threat that was interrupted. Anderson's bail hearing is also covered under a publication ban. Incel is a term which stands for "involuntary celibate," a fringe subculture of men who express hostility toward others who they blame for their lack of sexual or romantic partners.
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