Ex-lawmaker reconsiders plea deal in sexual-favours case
ST. ALBANS, Vt. – A former Vermont lawmaker who reached a plea deal with prosecutors before going to trial on charges he tried to extract sexual favours in exchange for rent says he’s reconsidering it.
Norman McAllister told WPTZ-TV (http://bit.ly/2j8U75l ) on Wednesday he’s reconsidering the no contest pleas he entered Tuesday. His trial had been set to begin Wednesday.
The 65-year-old Republican pleaded no contest to charges of prohibited acts and lewd and lascivious conduct and faces up to seven years in prison. In return, prosecutors dropped a sexual-assault charge that could have carried a life sentence upon conviction.
Franklin County State’s Attorney James Hughes says McAllister has until sentencing to change his mind.
A sentencing date hasn’t been set.
McAllister says he’s considering hiring new lawyers.
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Information from: WPTZ-TV, http://www.thechamplainchannel.com
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