"Liddenâs actions were described as naïve, with his lawyer claiming he acted out of a desire to complete a scientific collection and not for malicious reasons."
"Prosecutors argued that describing Lidden as a simple collector mischaracterizes the serious nature of his actions that could endanger public safety."
Emmanuel Lidden, a 24-year-old science enthusiast, faces legal consequences after unlawfully ordering radioactive plutonium samples to his home in Sydney. Pleading guilty to offences related to Australia's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act, he risks a 10-year sentence. His actions triggered a major hazmat alert as authorities rushed to respond. While his lawyer portrayed him as an innocent collector motivated by a passion for science, the prosecution emphasized the gravity of his offense, suggesting it poses real dangers to public safety.
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