We have a status hearing starting now for former Special Forces soldier Jeffrey McKellop. He's on the line, irate, with his attorney. wusa9.com/article/news/n…
The DOJ says a plea offer remains pending in the case, but they have not had further conversations with McKellop's attorney about that. DOJ is asking for another status hearing in 30 days.
McKellop has asked Judge Carl Nichols to reconsider his detention status. DOJ says they oppose that, and also that he can't meet the conditions required to reopen a detention hearing anyway.
DOJ says if there was a new bond hearing they would likely ask the officers McKellop is charged with assaulting if they would like to speak, which they would be allowed to do so under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. Judge Nichols wants a written response from the DOJ.
Short hearing. Jeffrey McKellop will be back in court on October 25 at 3 p.m. He's requested the hearing be in person, as relatives will be flying in from California to attend it.
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