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Ontario Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorism for Atomwaffen Propaganda

Prosecutors describe a yearslong propaganda role that they say helped militant accelerationist networks linked to attacks overseas.

Overview

  • In a Toronto court Thursday, Matthew Althorpe pleaded guilty to three terrorism offences tied to producing and distributing neo‑Nazi propaganda.
  • The plea limits potential punishment to a maximum of 20 years in prison, with prosecutors seeking 20 years and the defense proposing less than 14.
  • Justice Jane Kelly ordered a mental‑health assessment, with the case returning on Nov. 5 to set a sentencing date later this fall.
  • RCMP Project Sepia searches in December 2023 seized firearms and 53 electronic devices containing raw Atomwaffen footage plus drafts of Terrorgram publications.
  • A co‑accused, Kristoffer Nippak, is contesting charges and has elected a judge‑alone trial in the coming months.