Man who falsely claimed to have AK-47 at mosque avoids criminal conviction (opens original article in a new tab)

A man who falsely claimed to have an AK-47 at a Brisbane mosque was given 60 hours of community service without a criminal conviction.

• Louis Rapisarda was ordered to 60 hours of community service for threatening worshippers at a Brisbane mosque
• Rapisarda falsely claimed to have an AK-47 and yelled 'Allahu Akbar' at a mosque in Bald Hills
• The court did not record a criminal conviction and Rapisarda expressed remorse for his actions
• Mosque chairman stated the incident left the Muslim community shaken and concerned for their safety