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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:31 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 13:31 CST
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# Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had delays

A father says his teen son, accused of plotting a Mall of America attack, had developmental delays. Legal experts say his age could support an entrapment defense.

Section: [Public Safety](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Mall of America](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/mall-of-america.md)

## Coverage

- [MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/05/father-of-moa-plot-suspect-says-son-had-developmental-delays-as-experts-assess-case), 2026-11-05 13:31 CST: Father of MOA plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case

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