19-year-old Winnipeg man allegedly tied to neo-Nazi group ‘not a crazy terrorist,’ grandmother says [Video]

The grandmother of a 19-year-old Winnipegger facing terrorism-related charges says she burst into tears when she heard the seriousness of the allegations against him.

Nevin Young was arrested on Jan. 12 on 26 counts of mischief under $5,000 after he allegedly spray-painted antisemitic graffiti, including the initials of an international extremist group, on various structures within a Charleswood neighbourhood over a three-month period late last year.

On Tuesday, RCMP announced he was facing four new charges related to terrorist activity.

Alice Nepinak said she was shocked when she heard the news.

“I burst into tears because I know as soon as it turns federal — I mean like this is serious, serious stuff,” she said.

Nepinak said Young has ADHD and global developmental delay, a diagnosis for children who are significantly delayed in their development.

She said the 19-year-old was still attending high school, and wasn’t expected to graduate until he was 21 because of accommodations due to learning challenges.

“He’s not …