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California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection without explaining his role

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Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement when a judge offered a chance for final words 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.

The shooter at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison , Wisconsin , before fatally shooting herself, police said.

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