Actions of man who killed 4 members of Muslim family in London, Ont. constitute terrorism, judge rules
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During a sentencing hearing on Thursday morning, a judge ruled Nathaniel Veltman's actions on June 6, 2021 constitute terrorism.
During a sentencing hearing on Thursday morning, a judge ruled Nathaniel Veltman's actions on June 6, 2021 constitute terrorism.
Veltman, 23, was found guilty in November of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for hitting the Afzaal family with his truck while they were out for a walk on June 6, 2021.
Justice Renee Pomerance ruled Thursday that Veltman’s actions “constitutes terrorist activity.”
She is yet to deliver her sentence.
Addressing the court, Pomerance said she is not using Veltman’s name during sentencing because she does not want to give others like him a platform, and is only referring to him as the offender.
She added that it was a planned and deliberate attack meant to intimidate a segment of the public.
Pomerance added that Veltman is a self-proclaimed white nationalist with offensive and racist views.
