Veltman’s Attack on Muslim Family in London, Ont., Was Terrorism: Judge

Published on February 22, 2024

A judge has ruled that the actions of a man who killed four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., amounted to terrorist activity. Nathaniel 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. The case was the first time Canada’s terrorism laws were put before a jury in a first-degree murder trial. Justice Renee Pomerance, who is currently delivering Mr. Veltman’s sentencing decision, has ruled that Mr. Veltman’s attack amounted to terrorism....

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