Plea deal in the works for Taletha Coles?

Judge moves the trial date for the former Fairfield Township trustee, charged with theft, perjury and more, so attorneys can try to negotiate a deal. Plus, murder charge filed in 4-year-old's death

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PLEA DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR TALETHA COLES?

A Tippecanoe County judge agreed Friday to push back a trial for nearly three months for Taletha Coles, as the prosecutor and the attorney for the former Fairfield Township trustee negotiate a possible plea deal on 42 charges linked to township money and property she’s accused of misusing.