{
  "id": 618353,
  "title": "Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bondi-terror-attack-hero-ahmed-al-ahmeds-charges-dropped",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T00:44:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/bondi-terror-attack-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-assault-charge-dropped/107026118"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Police have dropped assault and intimidation charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, who was previously accused of assaulting and intimidating his father in March. The 44-year-old, who was shot multiple times during the Bondi shooting, pleaded not guilty to the domestic violence charges. The charges were withdrawn after an agreement was reached with the defence team for Mr Al Ahmed to adhere to an AVO for 12 months. The order prohibits him from assaulting, threatening, stalking, harassing, or intimidating his father, as well as damaging any of his property or harming any animal that belongs to him. Mr Al Ahmed expressed relief and gratitude following the decision, stating that the law has been served and he is now focused on recovering from his injuries.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}