California man apologizes for connection to Wisconsin school shooter

A California man apologized Friday for his connection to a 15-year-old girl who fatally shot a teacher and fellow student at a religious school in Wisconsin, telling a judge that he was prepared to accept the consequences of his actions without explaining his precise role. 20-year-old Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement when a judge offered a chance for final wors before keeping an order to confiscate his guns and ammunition in place until April 4. He didn’t elaborate in his brief statement, but authorities have said he told FBI agents that he had been messaging Natalie Rupnow, the Wisconsin shooter, about attacking a government building with a gun and explosives.