A Quebec City man is facing terrorism charges and is accused of posting violent content online in a bid to radicalize minors for the online extremist group 764 Network.
Jeffrey Roussel, 26, is accused of using the platform Telegram to advocate for the violent ideology of 764, a group recently added to Canada’s list of terrorist entities, the RCMP said in a press release.
Roussel is accused of publishing “graphic, violent, and highly disturbing content” online in a bid to inspire and recruit young people, police said.
He has been charged with participating in an activity of a terrorist group, facilitating terrorist activity, and the commission of an offence for a terrorist group. The victims, who have not yet been identified, are thought to be mainly teenagers, the RCMP said….