The man charged in connection to the fire at the old Bedford Middle School is set to enter a plea agreement this summer.
A grand jury found probable cause on Friday morning for the two indictments of Daniel Flint, according to Wes Nance, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bedford.
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Nance said that the defense believes that at this time, Flint will enter a guilty, no-contest or Alford plea.
Below is Nance’s full statement:
Pre-setting a matter as a plea, means that subpoenas will not be issues and both the Commonwealth and Defense believe, at this time, that a guilty, no contest, or Alford plea will be entered by a defendant. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the presumption of innocence and the constitutional right to a fair trial still apply to Mr. Flint and any defendant until a plea is actually entered. Every defendant has the right to change their mind and demand a trial. This would require the Commonwealth to prove that person’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Wes Nance, Commonwealth's Attorney
Flint is scheduled for a plea on June 1.