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flag A 19-year-old Australian man pleaded guilty to threatening the PM and NSW premier in an anti-Semitic Instagram post, citing emotional distress and online influence.

flag A 19-year-old Perth man, Will James King, has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns in an anti-Semitic Instagram message sent on January 14. flag Police traced the post to his home in Meadow Springs, about 70 km south of Perth, and arrested him the following day. flag King told authorities he did not intend to carry out the threats, claiming emotional distress from his parents’ separation and exposure to online content. flag His lawyer said he was influenced by harmful online material, had no criminal history, and has since been placed on a mental health care plan and submitted an apology. flag Magistrate Clare Cullen indicated a prison sentence is likely at sentencing in June. flag King is the third person in recent months charged over threats against Albanese, following similar cases in Sydney and Queensland.

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