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Killing Suspect Wants Deal

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The Associated Press

Published: December 22, 2007

MIAMI - The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others.

Michael Hornung, who represents Venjah Hunte, said his client has maintained throughout that he was not aware anyone had a weapon when they arrived at Taylor's Miami home or that violence would occur, and he was not inside the home when Taylor was shot Nov. 26.

"He has said from the very beginning that he wants to accept responsibility for his limited role," Hornung said. "He is willing to cooperate and to speak truthfully about that."

The attorney's comments came after a brief hearing for the four suspects, who have already filed written pleas of not guilty to charges of first-degree felony murder and armed burglary. Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy set an April 7 trial date.

Murphy also expressed concern that too much investigative material was finding its way into the news media, saying he is considering issuing a gag order on the lawyers in order to ensure a fair trial.

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