Girl charged in bomb plot gets probation

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- A teenage girl accused of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at her school was given probation on Tuesday in a deal with prosecutors.

Amylee Bowman, 18, was among five teenagers indicted in January on charges they concocted a plan to kill students and teachers at New Bedford High School. Bowman told a teacher about the plan.

"It made us feel good, made us feel important. I never had any intention of doing what we talked about," Bowman said in court.

The agreement requires Bowman to complete one year of probation. Conditions include getting therapy and staying away from the other students charged in the plot. Bowman won't be prosecuted if she completes probation.

Bowman originally was charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Prosecutors said the agreement doesn't require her to testify against the others charged in the plot.