UW stabbing suspect facing new terrorism charges

The man accused of a triple stabbing at the University of Waterloo is now facing new terrorism charges.

The man accused of a triple stabbing at the University of Waterloo is now facing federal terrorism charges.

The new charges are in addition to 11 other charges he’s already facing.

Geovanny Villalba-Aleman appeared in court via video on Friday morning.

He has been in police custody since June 28, when he allegedly stabbed two students and a teacher during a gender studies class.

Police have called it a hate-motivated attack, saying Villalba-Aleman planned and targeted the class based on gender expression and gender identity.

Villalba-Aleman was previously charged with several offences, including three counts of aggravated assault, four counts of assault with a weapon, and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was also charged with mischief under $5,000 for a ripped Pride flag.