Published May 03, 2016
A new trial date has been set for the couple charged with kidnapping two Amish girls from a northern New York produce stand, while they consider a possible plea agreement.
Stephen Howells and girlfriend Nicole Vaisey were charged last summer with sexually exploiting the Amish girls and other children.
Their federal trial is scheduled July 6 on charges they coerced minors to make pornographic videos. They also face state kidnapping charges.
St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain says the defendants have been offered a plea agreement to settle both cases, which would avoid having victims testify. Terms were not disclosed.
Vaisey's attorney says everyone is trying to find a way to resolve this.
A call to Howells' attorney was not immediately returned.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/later-trial-date-for-new-york-couple-in-kidnapping-of-2-amish-girls-plea-deal-offered