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[quote=Anonymous]The above Bethesda Mag link describes the plea deal as…” As part of the plea agreement, Shipley could not oppose the impact statements and would waive his opportunity for allocution, or to address the court, according to the filing. The tentative offer also states that prosecutors would not add any charges beyond the ones to which Shipley would potentially plead guilty.”

Can someone explain - I thought impact statements were made by victims after conviction but prior to sentencing?  When is a convicted offender allowed to oppose victim statements ever? That seems nuts?

Also, what does it mean that the prosecutors agree not to add charges beyond those Shipley has agreed to plead to.  Does that prohibit other victims from coming forward? Does it mean that there are multiple charges stemming from each victim and he is only going to plead to one?  Why is it in his interest to take this deal?  Does he get less time this way (but I thought multiple charges from the same victim would tend to run concurrently? [/quote]

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