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A former investigative journalist for ABC News charged in a horrific child pornography case is talking with prosecutors about a plea deal that would reserve his right to later appeal.
A motion filed last by James Gordon Meek’s attorney asks a federal judge to push his trial date, currently set for July 5, by at least 30 days. The move would allow Meek’s team and prosecutors “to engage in discussions regarding the possible resolution of the case” without a trial, the filing states.
Meek’s lawyer, Eugene Gorokhov, said the “productive” discussions involve a conditional plea that would allow him to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea if an appeals court later rules in his favor.