Man who falsely claimed to have AK-47 at mosque avoids criminal conviction
Louis Rapisarda, 33, avoided criminal conviction after threatening worshippers at a Brisbane mosque in May by falsely claiming to possess an AK-47. He was sentenced to 60 hours of community service and expressed remorse outside court. The incident left the local Muslim community feeling shaken and concerned for their safety, emphasizing the real consequences of heated rhetoric.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:47 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:50 UTC
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