I watched the hearing.
The State admitted they erred in requesting reimbursement to the families for travel expenses by statute and they now are just requesting money for funeral expenses per the plea deal. It sounded like that amount all totalled would amount to less than $4,000.
Yet, BK’s attorneys still argue 1) he shouldn’t have to pay it even though it’s specifically in the plea agreement and 2) he is destititute though his prison account appears to have plenty of money.
What is wrong with these attorneys?! Their argument in my opinion amounts to nothing more than pouring salt on the families’ wounds. There is no reason for it. It is ugly and unnecessary.
If BK doesn’t want to pay, then he is reneging on the plea agreement he signed.
The judge should declare it null and void and set a date for trial.