Teen's Online Shadows Lead to Plea Deal
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A fourteen-year-old Oregon boy, once accused of plotting a mass shooting and bombing at Three Rivers Mall, pleaded guilty to lesser charges in a plea deal. He admitted to disorderly conduct and unlawful weapon possession, avoiding attempted murder and assault charges. The serious counts were dropped after evidence fights. He received probation with strict rules, including no internet or travel, staying away from schools and malls, and treatment sessions. The case gained national attention when the FBI intervened, but chat logs were deemed inadmissible due to classified parts. The defense portrayed him as a bullied teen with mental health issues, while prosecutors acknowledged his suicidal and homicidal red flags. Ultimately, the courts perspective shifted, and the boy was let off with his family, highlighting how online influences and kid troubles can escalate, but evidence and context led to a different outcome.
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