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I cannot believe the trial regarding the bombs sent to Neil Lennon, Paul Mcbride and Trish Godman has now been changed to 'conspiracy to ASSAULT'. Not enough evidence that the bombs could kill so it can only be 'assualt'. I didn't even know 'conspiracy to assault' was a real offence.

"It means Muirhead and McKenzie will now face a reduced charge of plotting to assault the alleged targets by sending suspected parcel bombs."

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/301923-murder-charges-dropped-in-neil-lennon-bomb-trial/

So if someone tries to punch someone in a bar, but missed, I assume they could be charged with plotting to assault. It's pathetic that this would be the same charge as sending a bomb in the post - just because the bombs weren't very effectvie, it doesn't mean the alleged offenders weren't trying to kill.

What a joke of a justice system.

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