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Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed cleared of assault charges

Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed cleared of assault charges

Summary

Ahmed al-Ahmed, who stopped a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack, has had assault charges against him dropped. Although the assault case was dismissed, a domestic violence order protecting his father will stay in place for 12 months.

Key Facts

  • Ahmed al-Ahmed was accused of putting his father in a headlock and intimidation, but he pleaded not guilty.
  • Prosecutors withdrew the assault and intimidation charges against him.
  • A domestic violence order protecting his father remains for one year.
  • Ahmed al-Ahmed became known worldwide for disarming a gunman during the Bondi beach attack.
  • He was shot multiple times during the attack and later visited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
  • Ahmed’s lawyer called him a hero and said the family situation was difficult.
  • Ahmed claimed his brothers tried to extort money from him after $2.5 million was raised for him.
  • His brothers were charged with using communication services to harass and try to extort $200,000 from Ahmed.
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