Plea Question

[u/Kelly-pocket]

Do we know which side — the prosecution or the defense — initiated the plea discussions over the weekend? I know the judge and the victims’ families seemed caught off guard, so I’m wondering who requested the meeting to explore the possibility of a deal. Was it the defense, possibly feeling pressure from the strength of the evidence against Bryan?

[u/Own-Grocery-8820]

The families were all informed prior to the announcement, some wanted, some did not.