We anticipated this last night. But so nice to know that he can still go to classes.

DOWNTOWN — A college student who threatened to kill 16 white students or staff members at the University of Chicago — leading the school to cancel classes Monday — was ordered released from federal custody Tuesday. […]

At a hearing Tuesday, he was released on home detention at his mother’s Grand Crossing apartment and ordered not to use the internet. He will be allowed to stay in classes at UIC. He will forfeit $4,500 if he misses his next court hearing.

“This turned out better than I thought, ” said Phillip Rutherford, Dean’s uncle, after the hearing. “Everyone was professional and that was the best we could hope for.”

Officials and family members said they didn’t think Dean had the means to commit the crimes he threatened. His uncle couldn’t say why he targeted the Hyde Park school.

“Why did he pick the University of Chicago? I don’t know. It’s silly,” Rutherford said.

Update:

Finally! A picture, via DNA Info:

His school has not commented on whether he will be let back on campus, although they have said that anyone facing criminal actions may face disciplinary actions.