An individual who subscribes to anti-vaxx conspiracy theories has been convicted of conspiring to destroy 5G masts due to their belief that these masts are connected to the Covid-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, her partner, who is associated with neo-Nazi ideologies and wields a crossbow, has been found guilty on eight charges related to terrorism.
During the trial at Leeds Crown Court, it was revealed that Christine Grayson engaged in discussions online about using expanding foam and angle grinders to “get rid” of mobile phone masts. The 59-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. On the other hand, Darren Reynolds, aged 60, was cleared of the same charge but found guilty on eight charges related to terrorism, including inciting violence against Members of Parliament.
Reynolds was also convicted of distributing a terrorist publication by sharing a link to a neo-Nazi library. Additionally, he was found guilty of possessing materials related to acts of terrorism, such as a manual on building a .50 Browning calibre single shot rifle and a document titled “How To Become An Assassin.”
According to prosecutor Tom Storey, the defendants were acquainted through the social media platform Telegram, where they regularly communicated between 2020 and 2022. They both believed in anti-authoritarian ideologies and embraced various conspiracy theories.
Reynolds was known for discussing armed uprisings and advocating violence against individuals he labeled as “traitors,” while also expressing extreme right-wing, anti-Semitic, and racist views. During searches of their residences, police discovered a crossbow and multiple crossbow bolts at Grayson’s home, as well as replica assault rifles at Reynolds’ address. Furthermore, Reynolds’ electronic devices contained copies of documents related to assault rifles and explosive devices.
Both Grayson and Reynolds strongly opposed the rollout of the 5G network and viewed 5G masts as elements of “enemy infrastructure.” Grayson even mentioned the need for a “sabotage team” to remove 5G masts in a Telegram exchange.
Reynolds faced additional charges related to his incitement of violence against so-called “traitors,” particularly Members of Parliament. He posted a message on June 29, 2021, suggesting storming parliament, dragging politicians outside, and hanging them for treason. Reynolds also referred to the murdered MP Sir David Amess as a “traitor” and expressed approval for the assassination of MP Jo Cox. When confronted by the police, Reynolds questioned whether he appeared to be a terrorist, stating that terrorists were typically associated with specific nationalities.
Grayson, hailing from York, was convicted of conspiring to commit criminal damage but was acquitted of charges related to encouraging terrorism. On the other hand, Reynolds, residing in Sheffield, was found guilty of encouraging terrorism, distributing a terrorist publication, and possessing materials useful for committing acts of terrorism. He was cleared of conspiracy to commit criminal damage and disseminating terrorist publications.
Both defendants have been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on June 5, according to Judge Guy Kearl KC.
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