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Texas Mother Released on Bond After Allegedly Aiding Son's Planned School Attack
- Ashley Pardo, 33, was taken into custody Monday in San Antonio after allegedly purchasing ammunition and equipment intended to support her son's plans, a student at Rhodes Middle School.
- The arrest followed an investigation triggered by the son's violent threats, concerning drawings, and a family member's report to police on items found at home.
- Authorities said Pardo bought gear in exchange for babysitting siblings and was aware of her son's white supremacist references and interest in past mass shooters.
- She faces charges of aiding terrorism, was released on a $75,000 bond, and authorities reported that the student was taken into custody off school grounds and charged with terrorism.
- The incident led Rhodes Middle School to implement heightened security and prompted parents and officials to stress vigilance in preventing targeted mass violence.
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Woman accused of buying ammo for son
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