NEW: Judge rejects hate crime plea deal for man who killed Ahmaud Arbery
for Arbery's murder, had previously indicated they would plead not guilty to the hate crimes charges.with one count of the hate crimes offense of interference with rights, which carries a maximum of life in prison.
Federal prosecutors also charged all three with attempted kidnapping. The McMichaels also face gun violations charges. The proposed plea agreements for the McMichaels were filed in court late Sunday. Bryan's name was not mentioned in the filings.Prosecutors only pursued the case after video footage of the killingThe judge gave the McMichaels until Friday to determine if they wished to proceed with pleading guilty.
Gregory McMichael's attorney said he will confer with is client and decide whether he wants to continue with his guilty plea or withdraw it.
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