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Teen's Plea Deal Brings Probation In Plot To Kill Peers

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 8, 2008

DELAND - A Volusia County teen has been sentenced to probation for his role in a murder plot against his classmates.

The 14-year-old was sentenced Friday as part of a plea deal. Probation could last until he's 19.

He and two other DeLand Middle School students are accused of posting threats on the Internet of a Columbine-style massacre.

The 14-year-old's attorney says the boy was being bullied and that the Internet postings were a cry for help.

Prosecutors say the sentence assures that students are safe and the boy will get help.

The teen also was ordered to remain under a curfew, continue counseling, stay off of social networking sites, apologize to classmates and stay away from the school.

Cases against the other teens are still pending in court.

The Associated Press

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