{
  "id": 7712755,
  "title": "Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sydney-man-who-allegedly-called-13-year-old-muslim-girl-a-terrorist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:27:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/16/sydney-man-alleged-racial-abuse-muslim-girl-13-terrorist-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Omar Yassine, a 50-year-old man, faced Bankstown local court following an alleged incident of Islamophobic behavior towards a 13-year-old Muslim girl on a Sydney bus. The accused made a series of insults towards the girl, her friends and someone he believed was a teacher. However, Yassine claimed he had not been the instigator and only used his phone, alleging that someone else had taken a photo of them. Four students were reportedly involved in hurling threats and abuse at Yassine.\n\nIn the video circulated online, the 8th-grade student, wearing a hijab and school uniform, was heard being called a \"fucking terrorist\" and an \"immigrant dog\" among other derogatory remarks. The girl and her fellow passengers reported the incident to the police upon disembarking from the bus at Strathfield station. Yassine was subsequently arrested at his Greenacre residence after the girl and her mother came forward with their account of the event on Tuesday. He was charged with stalking and intimidation with intent to cause fear.\n\nDuring the court proceedings, Yassine displayed an unruly demeanor, interrupting the police prosecutor and acting Judge Garry Still. He demanded bail, arguing that he would report to police and not pose a risk of committing another serious offense. The judge, however, denied his request, citing his criminal history and recent community corrections order. Yassine berated the judge upon being denied bail, questioning the court's conclusion about his behavior. The incident occurred after the 13-year-old intervened to defend another girl in a hijab who believed Yassine was taking unauthorized photos of her. Strathfield state MP Jason Yat-sen Li expressed horror and anger over the alleged incident, emphasizing the MP's firm stance against racist and Islamophobic abuse. Yassine did not enter a plea and will return to court at a later date.",
  "summary": "Omar Yassine, 50, was arrested and charged with stalking and intimidation after allegedly hurling insults at the year 8 student wearing a hijab A middle-aged man accused of a “disgusting” Islamophobic attack on a 13-year-old girl has berated a judge after he was denied bail Omar Yassine made an eventful court appearance on Wednesday after being held by police overnight for allegedly verbally…",
  "key_points": [
    "50-year-old Omar Yassine faces Bankstown local court for alleged Islamophobic behavior.",
    "13-year-old Muslim girl called 'terrorist' and 'immigrant dog' on Sydney bus.",
    "Judge denies bail to Yassine, citing criminal history and community corrections order."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The accused's outburst in court and denied bail application highlight concerns about his behavior and willingness to engage respectfully with the justice system, given his existing record and recent community corrections order.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Sydney man to face court after calling Muslim schoolgirl ‘immigrant terrorist’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sydney-man-to-face-court-after-calling-muslim-schoolgirl-immigrant",
        "published": "2026-09-16T00:10:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Sydney man to face court after calling Muslim schoolgirl ‘immigrant terrorist’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sydney-man-to-face-court-after-calling-muslim-schoolgirl-immigrant-7663407",
        "published": "2026-09-16T00:10:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sydney-man-who-allegedly-called-13-year-old-muslim-girl-a-terrorist-7715676",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:27:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}