We can't discuss plea bargains before they happen in court. We understand the family's anguish in this horrible case, but we're restrained from commenting on plea bargains until they're announced in court.

We understand the family's anguish in this horrible case. We are restrained, however, from commenting about plea bargains until they are announced in court.

The issue of whether he admitted or didn't admit the crimes is not before the court. And we understand this is a tough decision for the judge. It's certainly not a comfortable one to make, but it is one that is bound by the law.

I would plea with the court to keep him locked up forever.

We know what it took Chad to get back to where he was, ... and it's horrible that had to happen again.

It's a plea for prompt disposition, which has been our cry all along. We want to get this case tried, and when we get it tried, we're going to win.