Ellreese Daniels' plea hearing April 29

An email message from Tina Hunt, Ellreese's attorney dated today, April 28:

Hi All,

As some of you know, I believe we have finally reached a compromise with the government in this case. In exchange for dismissing all 11 felony counts, the government will agree to offer a plea to 2 misdemeanor counts of making a false statement in an official writing. I will be recommending to the court that Ellreese should receive no time, the government may recommend a sentence of jail time. I strongly feel that this is a case that does not merit a jail sentence, so I am comfortable with the plea to the misdemeanors.

As you all know, this is a case which I have felt very passionately about. I am more convinced than ever of Ellreese's innocence on ALL of the counts, however, there remains a risk that if we proceed to trial, he could be found guilty of at least one felony. There comes a time and place to put some closure on this matter, and Ellreese is comfortable with this resolution. I hope that the witnesses and families may also find some peace now.

I anticipate that we will still have a contested sentencing hearing in late summer.

We currently have a tentative change of plea set for tomorrow (April 29) at 11:00 a.m. in Spokane before Judge Van Sickle. The address of the courthouse is: 920 W. Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA. It is open to the public, and I'm sure that if you can be present, Ellreese and I would appreciate it greatly.

Tina

We covered this earlier, here.