US man linked to Wieambilla shooters strikes plea deal with prosecutors

Donald Day will have charges relating to allegedly threatening FBI agents and other officials dropped under deal

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A US man linked to those behind the deadly Wieambilla attack that left six people dead – including two Queensland police officers – has agreed to a watered-down plea deal.

Arizona-based Donald Day Jr will face court on 21 October after striking the plea deal with US prosecutors.