Trial for spreading the terrorist word

A father-of-four accused of spreading terrorist propaganda ‘supporting Jihad and Islamic State’ on the internet will stand trial in January. Gary Staples, 50, allegedly posted pro-Isis videos on the web between 13 July 2016 and 9 September 2016. Staples was arrested on 22 November last year following an investigation by the Met’s counter terror unit. He appeared at the Old Bailey today (thurs) charged with eight counts of publishing statements which were reckless as to the encouragement of terrorism and…