Accused ISIS Member Wins Bail on Health Grounds

Mohamed Musse Bakit, 65, won his bid for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Oct. 8.

Accused ISIS Member Wins Bail on Health Grounds

TL;DR

  • Mohamed Musse Bakit, 65, an accused ISIS member, has been granted bail.
  • Bakit's bail was granted on October 8 in Melbourne Magistrates Court.
  • Lawyers cited exceptional circumstances: age, health issues, no prior convictions, and wife's dependence.
  • Deputy Chief Magistrate Gerard Lethbridge agreed these were unusual circumstances.