WALSENBURG — Attorneys in Colorado discussed a possible plea deal Monday for two brothers accused in a series of crimes in several states.
The Pueblo Chieftain reported that Ryan Dougherty and Dylan Stanley- Dougherty were granted a stay in proceedings until Jan. 30 so that federal and Florida prosecutors can decide what they want to do in the case.
The brothers — and their sister — face five counts each in Colorado of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and other felony charges related to a high-speed chase and what authorities say was a shootout before their capture Aug. 10.
The sister, Lee Grace Dougherty, pleaded not guilty last month. Her trial is set for Feb. 21.
Ryan, 21, Dylan, 26, and Lee Grace, 29, are accused of shooting at a police officer in Florida and robbing a bank in Georgia. They also are suspected of two car thefts in Utah.
Judge Claude Appel on Monday ordered separate trials for the siblings, each of whom is being held in lieu of $1.25 million bail.
The Doughertys are accused of firing an AK-47 at pursuing officers before running over spike strips, rolling their vehicle and crashing into a guardrail. No officers were hurt.
