"Mother Accused of Aiding Son in School Shooting Plot: The Consequences of Supporting Violent Behavior"
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"Mother Accused of Aiding Son in School Shooting Plot: The Consequences of Supporting Violent Behavior"
[!CDATA[A mother in Texas has been accused of aiding her son in planning a mass shooting at a middle school by purchasing ammunition and tactical gear for him. Ashley Rosalinda Pardo, 33, was arrested on a charge of aiding in the commission of terrorism. Her son, who was detained on a terrorism charge, had been planning an attack on Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio since at least January. The boy was suspended in April after researching deadly mosque attacks in New Zealand on his school-issued computer. Following his suspension, the boy attended an alternative school until May 7 before being allowed to return to campus. On May 11, his grandmother discovered him with ammunition and tactical gear purchased by his mother in exchange for babysitting his younger siblings. Authorities found a homemade explosive in the boy's room, prompting a relative to contact law enforcement. Despite warnings from police, Child Protective Services, and the school district about her son's behavior, Pardo allegedly supported his violent expressions and drawings. Pardo's bond was set at $75,000, but she posted bail on May 13 and is currently out of jail. The case highlights the serious consequences of aiding in the planning of violent acts and the importance of recognizing and addressing concerning behavior in children.]]