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Naveed Akram, 24, appeared via video link from Goulburn Correctional Centre in a Sydney court on Monday, marking his first public appearance since the December 14 attack at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people and injured dozens during a Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, 24, appeared via video link from Goulburn Correctional Centre in a Sydney court on Monday, marking his first public appearance since the December 14 attack at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people and injured dozens during a Hanukkah celebration.

Akram faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder and one terrorism offense. His father, Sajid Akram, 50, was shot dead by police at the scene after the two allegedly opened fire on the Jewish festival.

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Akram faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder and one terrorism offense. His father, Sajid Akram, 50, was shot dead by police at the scene after the two allegedly opened fire on the Jewish festival.

During the brief procedural hearing, Akram wore a green prison uniform and spoke only to confirm he heard discussions about extending suppression orders protecting victim identities. He responded "yeah" and "yep" when addressed by Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund.

During the brief procedural hearing, Akram wore a green prison uniform and spoke only to confirm he heard discussions about extending suppression orders protecting victim identities. He responded "yeah" and "yep" when addressed by Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund.

Defense lawyer Ben Archbold stated it was too early to indicate how Akram would plead and that he had not discussed details of the attack with his client. Archbold said Akram was doing "as well as can be expected" given the "very onerous conditions" at the facility.

Defense lawyer Ben Archbold stated it was too early to indicate how Akram would plead and that he had not discussed details of the attack with his client. Archbold said Akram was doing "as well as can be expected" given the "very onerous conditions" at the facility.

Police documents allege the father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales in October and recorded a video sitting before an Islamic State flag, making statements condemning "Zionists" and detailing their motivations for the attack.

Police documents allege the father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales in October and recorded a video sitting before an Islamic State flag, making statements condemning "Zionists" and detailing their motivations for the attack.

The attack has been described as Australia's deadliest terrorist incident in approximately 30 years and worst mass shooting since 1996. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a Royal Commission inquiry into the massacre. The case is scheduled to return to court in April.

The attack has been described as Australia's deadliest terrorist incident in approximately 30 years and worst mass shooting since 1996. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a Royal Commission inquiry into the massacre. The case is scheduled to return to court in April.

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Bondi Beach Attack Suspect Appears in Court on 59 Charges

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