Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, was extradited from Armenia where she was arrested last summer.
An American woman has appeared in a UK court charged with conspiracy to murder the owner of a Birmingham clothing shop as well as members of his family.
Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, was extradited from Armenia where she was arrested last summer over the allegations from 8 September 2019. The 45-year-old has also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and is alleged to have been involved in the importation of ammunition from the US into the UK.
Ms Betro, who appeared before magistrates in Birmingham, indicated she would deny all charges. She was remanded into custody ahead of the next hearing at Birmingham Crown Court in February.On Thursday, when Ms Betro was charged, police said it followed an incident in South Yardley where a man was threatened with a firearm, however the weapon jammed, allowing him to escape.She appeared at the five-minute hearing wearing a grey top and glasses, with her blonde hair braided.
She spoke to confirm her name, date of birth and address in Armenia, before the case was adjourned until 14 February for a preliminary hearing.
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