They can do anything off the record they wish. It’s standard in some instances. Example: we will only prosecute with time no longer than x if you tell us the location of y . Deals are made. The family is involved in such decisions with prosecutor and approve what is being done. The judge can overturn any deal , however that rarely happens.
Maybe someone can chime in here as I’m
Exhausted from a long work week . There are rape, murder and abduction cases out there that this format has been used.
This is JMO. It seems likely though as they threw the book at him with this. I was shocked the intent to murder was allowed. May he pay for this and every other woman he has hurt!