The federal case against two former Rocky Mount police officers charged in connection with the January 6 capitol riots may not go to trial.
On Friday, the United States filed a motion revealing that both Thomas Robertson and Jacob Fracker have been presented with a plea offer that expires on August 11.
The motion did not reveal any details of what the offer entails.
The US is also looking to continue the status hearing for both defendants that’s currently scheduled for August 3.
“Counsel for both Defendants consent to a continuance until after August 11, 2021, so that the plea offers can be presented to and considered by each of their clients,” according to the motion.
Earlier this week, a judge ruled that Robertson violated the terms of his release and thus, he’s now in custody, pending trial.
The US is proposing the status hearing be moved to either August 16, 17 or 18.
10 News has followed this story closely since it began. Here’s a look at all we’ve published, from newest to oldest:
- Judge rules in favor of US, former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riot has release revoked – July 28
- Judge delays decision on release of former Rocky Mount officer charged in connection to Capitol riots – July 21
- Hearing over whether former Rocky Mount officer violated terms of release rescheduled – July 15
- US again pushes to have former Rocky Mount officer detained for violating terms of release – July 12
- Former Rocky Mount officer opposes US motion to revoke his release – July 5
- US looks to revoke former Rocky Mount police officer’s release after rifle, partially-assembled pipe bomb found at his home – June 30
- Prosecution files motion to delay former Rocky Mount officers’ federal hearing on Capitol riot charges – April 21
- Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to charges, barred from possessing firearms while awaiting trial – Feb. 25
- Former Rocky Mount officers plead not guilty to four federal charges against them – Feb. 2
- Two former Rocky Mount police officers each indicted on four federal charges connected to Capitol riots – Feb. 1
- Family member, local activist react to Rocky Mount police officers firing – Jan. 26
- Two Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots have been fired – Jan. 26
- Rocky Mount cops claim innocence during Capitol riots, but federal warrant says otherwise – Jan. 23
- Rocky Mount officers charged in Capitol riots suspended without pay – Jan. 23
- Rocky Mount officer charged in Capitol riots doesn’t give up guns before court-mandated deadline – Jan. 20
- Rocky Mount releases first statement naming officers who were inside the US Capitol – Jan. 14
- Two Rocky Mount police officers now each face 2 federal charges in connection with storming of US Capitol – Jan. 13
- Photo surfaces showing two Rocky Mount police officers inside Capitol on Wednesday – Jan. 10
Source: WSLS News 10
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