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Man Gets Probation For 2010 Madison Bomb Threat

The local lawyer was charged for calling in a bomb threat to a GOP gala in Madison

 

James Byrne has been granted accelerated rehabilitation for his charges in calling in a bomb threat in 2010 to a GOP event in Madison, the New Haven Register reported.

According to the article, Byrne will pay $7,664 for Madison police and fire services involving the incident, $8,000 for the cost of the gala, $600 for the state police and will complete 100 hours of pro bono legal services.

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AR, the New Haven Register says, is for first-time offenders of "less serious crimes."

Byrne, 70, apologized for his actions at Thursday's court session.

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