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flag Nathan Ballesty, 27, faces 11 new charges after threat to kidnap Australian PM dropped; still in custody.

flag Nathan Ballesty, 27, accused of threatening to kidnap Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has had the original charge dropped by federal prosecutors. flag Instead, he now faces 11 charges, including eight counts of using a carriage service to menace or offend and one count of making a Nazi salute in public. flag The replaced charge carries a maximum penalty of three years, down from seven. flag Ballesty remains in custody on remand, with a court appearance scheduled for May. flag Authorities searched his home on December 21, seizing electronic devices during a national security investigation. flag The case reflects broader efforts to address threats against politicians.

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