British teens acquitted of Columbine-style plot

Two English teenagers have today been cleared of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at their own school.

British teens acquitted of Columbine-style plot
Wed, 16 Sep, 2009 - 16:13

Two English teenagers have today been cleared of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at their own school.

Matthew Swift (aged 18) and Ross McKnight (aged 16) were facing possible life sentences for the alleged plan to murder teachers and pupils in a killing spree at Audenshaw High School, Greater Manchester, England.

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