California high school student, accused of plotting a school shooting, ordered to stand trial on attempted-murder charges
Briefly

When Ontario police interrogated the 18-year-old student about his plans to shoot up the school, he detailed thoughts on attack location, actions, and police defense. Detectives highlighted the line between thoughts and action in the case.
...defense attorney argued that attempted murder charge necessitates a direct step, while prosecution cited over 4,500 online searches as a decisive move towards conviction.
The prosecution emphasized Villasenor's extensive online activities, including rifle selfies and 4,500 related searches, as grounds for a direct step toward committing the alleged crime.
While none at the school felt threatened except his sister, authorities listed five victims. The defense highlighted the gap between thoughts and plans needed for an attempted murder conviction.
Read at www.sbsun.com
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