A prosecutor in a murder trial told a judge that he is not opposed to further plea negotiations with a murder defendant.
Alton Rivers , 54, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 68-year-old Anthony Anderson on the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW on July 27, 2018.
The prosecutor said that even though previous plea negotiations have not turned into a guilty plea his office is still open to negotiations if the defense would like to talk.
He also said that he would be transitioning off the case but would pass along any pertinent information to his successor.
Defense counsel, Lisbeth Sapirstein, said she does not expect to “reopen that door,” but would like that option available if Alton would like it.
A status hearing is scheduled to occur on Jan. 17, 2020.
