‘Off my meds’: Man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat
Louis Francesco Rapisarda, 33, avoided jail after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace at a Brisbane mosque on May 10. He claimed, 'I’m not a racist, I was off my meds,' as he threatened worshippers, stating he had an AK-47. The court ordered 60 hours of community service, emphasizing ongoing concerns about increasing anti-Muslim sentiment.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:50 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC
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