Teen apologizes for plotting school attackBy TOM COYNE, Associated Press WriterSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A teenager has apologized for plotting a Columbine-style attack at a northern Indiana high school, telling a judge he never intended to carry out the plan. The 16-year-old South Bend boy read a statement during a court hearing Tuesday during which a judge sentenced him to the state juvenile correctional system. He could remain in state custody until he turns 21. The teen pleaded guilty last month to plotting to attack Penn High School near Mishawaka. Authorities say the teenager exchanged e-mails with an Ohio man in April discussing simultaneous mass murders at Penn High and at another location that investigators haven't identified. Court documents unsealed in Ohio last month said authorities seized a spiral notebook from the boy's locker that contained entries in which he expressed hatred toward classmates. Wednesday, Jul 16 at 1:23 PM Anonymous wrote ...AND PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT ILEGALS????? THIS IS WHAT WE ALL NEED TO WORRY ABOUT AND PUNISH ALL THIS TYPE OF PEOPLE WHEATHER THEY ARE ILEGALS OR NOT!!! Wednesday, Jul 16 at 8:30 AM Not So Sure wrote ...PLT, you're a shining example of the kind of ignorance that is fuelling these incidents. If teachers DIDN'T turn a blind eye, if parents DID talk to their kids, they might just catch that theres something wrong, that maybe that one kid needs help. And I never said it wasnt his fault, he and kids like him still have to take responsibility for their actions. But doesnt it bother you that a person would feel moved to even consider carrying out this kind of act, doesnt it make you wonder why? Tuesday, Jul 15 at 4:25 PM David wrote ...what's an apology gonna do? I think he needs to be tried as an adult. this is ridiculous, that these children are getting away with this?? Whoever said they need "GOD" in their lives is right, but...they ALSO need "PARENTS" Tuesday, Jul 15 at 3:05 PM doob wrote ...Diamomd, yeah, the kid needs a physsciatrist... In PRISON!!!!!! Tuesday, Jul 15 at 2:55 PM Carolyn wrote ...He clearly has a mental disorder but that doesn't change the fact that he is a clear present and future threat to society. He will be on the streets in a short while and I expect he will be acting out criminally again. We can only hope he doesn't harm anyone but I expect he will. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 2:53 PM PLT wrote ..."Not so sure".....I just new it wasn't his fault. Those big bad bullies. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 12:42 PM Not so sure wrote ...Anon@1:12 Yeah, bring back God. That way, these mixed up kids will at least have an excuse for their heinous acts. "Oh, God told me to do it." or "My classmates are an affront to God, so I figured I should exterminate them." This isnt about religion, it's about the pervasive culture of bullying, of picking on the weak or odd kid at their most turbulent time(teens), the teachers turning a blind eye, the parents not listening to or engaging their kids. It all builds up in them and explodes. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 12:39 PM Scotty Providence wrote ...Lock him up for life. Watch when he gets out at age 21, he will get in more trouble. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 12:12 PM Anonymous wrote ...The people of this country nee GOD back in thier lives. School and at home. If parents don't like God in the schools, then put their kids elsewhere. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 11:00 AM Anonymous wrote ...dude!...why r kids doing this? if u dont want to go to be at that school then switch! dont threaten inocent children and kids just cuz u have a hatered. Tuesday, Jul 15 at 10:41 AM DIAMOND wrote ...I FEEL THAT THE 16 YEAR OLD KID NEEDS PHYSCIATRIST HELP INSTEAD OF JAIL TIME Add a commentMost Popular |
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Friday, Oct 10 at 6:07 AM BW wrote ...
What is the appropriate age for trying the nation's youth as adults? Would you say this if he were 7? 9? 13? Seems as though everyone in society agrees there is an age... Apologizing shows he feels remorse.