Spain releases man charged with terrorism for sending letter bombs

A man charged with terroristic acts for sending explosive letters to high-profile government figures in Spain has been released. The court believed he would not commit more offenses.

In deciding to release him, the court considered that González Pascual had no previous criminal record and found there was no indication he might commit more offenses. A date for his trial has not been set.

González Pascual, a resident of the town of Miranda de Ebro in north-central Spain, was arrested in January for allegedly sending letter bombs to Spain’s prime minister and to the U.S. and Ukrainian embassies in Madrid late last year.