Teen Accused of Anti-Semitic Offenses Researched Vehicular Punishment
A 13-year-old girl charged with targeting Jewish community members and other crimes allegedly searched for penalties for running someone over after hitting a cyclist in a stolen car, a court hears.
A 13-year-old girl charged with a string of offenses, including allegedly swerving a stolen car towards members of the Jewish community, looked up the punishment for running someone over after hitting a cyclist, a court has heard.
The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared on Monday in a Victorian children's court seeking bail. Police say the girl, who thrived on notoriety and was invested in social media reaction to her alleged offending, is accused of targeting Jewish community members.
In a concerning development, the court heard that the 13-year-old searched for information on the penalties for running someone over after the incident involving the cyclist. This suggests a troubling premeditation and lack of remorse for the alleged crimes.
