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Case against Albion teens to head to trial

Three teens are accused of planning to attack their middle school.

ALBION, N.Y. — The case against three students accused of threatening to attack Albion Middle School is going to head to trial.

"The parents have been completely cooperative with us, and each of the young gentlemen have been also cooperative and have not caused any further problem that we're aware of," said Orleans County District Attorney Joe Cardone on Tuesday.

The three teens accused of plotting to attack and kill students inside Albion Middle School were back in court Tuesday. Prosecutors asked for the probation department be involved in the teens' supervision.

"We just felt that in light of the circumstances, it was a good idea to have probation involved in the process," Cardone said. "In addition to that, we did ask the court to order a complete psychiatric and psychological evaluation, and so that's being done, as well."

A judge ordered all three to stay at home with their parents while they're suspended from school with 24-hour supervision and no internet access.

A week ago, the Albion Central School District met with parents after many families raised concerns over the way the district handled the threats.

"You wouldn't hear who they are anywhere because of their ages, so I get that, but, I just don't think the kids should've been told they couldn't talk about it," said grandparent Pam Bennett.

ALBION, N.Y. - After three middle schoolers were charged with conspiring to attack their school, the Albion Central School District superintendent wants to ensure parents that the safety of students and staff is their top priority. On November 8, police announced the three students at the Middle School were charged with conspiring to attack the school and kill and injure students and staff.

Ultimately, school administrators and police told parents that since the threats were made, police have increased security throughout the district.

"We're comfortable that there is no reason for anybody involved with the school system, or in this community, to be concerned that there's any risk of anybody getting hurt or anything of that nature," says Cardone.

There's another court date in three weeks. Then, the case is set to go to trial in January unless there's a plea deal.

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