Gang Link to Aussie Youtuber Fire

An associate of the Alameddine organised crime network has been charged over the firebombing of the home of Jordan Shanks-Markovina, who is better known as YouTube political commentator and comedian Friendlyjordies. New South Wales (NSW) police arrested the 37-year-old man at Silverwater. He faced Waverley Local Court on Dec. 20, charged with two counts of “destroy or damage property by fire in company,” suggesting other people were involved on the night of 23 November 2022.  Detective Superintendent Gordon Arbinja said more arrests were expected as the investigation into the firebombing continues, noting that, “This alleged attack was coordinated and targeted.” Fire and Rescue NSW managed to extinguish the blaze, but it caused significant damage to the house and a neighbouring property. It was the second fire at the same address, a small blaze having been reported six days earlier. That fire was quickly put out....