Gun charges expected in Obama plot

[August 27, 2008]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three men whom authorities feared were plotting to assassinate Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention are facing only gun charges -- a signal that officials believe they never posed a real threat.

A federal law enforcement official in Denver said Tuesday the three men and woman arrested Sunday are not expected to be charged with making threatening statements, conspiracy or other national security-related crimes.

It's possible -- but unlikely -- that additional charges could come later, the official said.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because charges have not yet been filed. U.S. Attorney Troy Eid has said the suspects posed no credible threat to Obama, the convention or others in Denver.
 

[Associated Press; By LARA JAKES JORDAN]

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