A terrorist bombs a public building in order to make a political statement. He knows people are likely to be inside but does not take the time to find out their location in relation to the bomb nor does he look into their injuries after the bombing took place. Everyone inside is injured, some injuries are minor and others are major, but luckily, no one dies. When criminal charges are brought forth against the terrorist, which mental state most likely applies?

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The terrorist's actions align with the "knowingly" mental state because he was aware that his actions would likely cause harm to people inside the building but proceeded with the bombing regardless of the specific outcomes.

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