Kane Expected To Reach Plea Deal

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Aug 18, 2009 5:40PM

It looks like Blackhawks star Patrick Kane and his cousin are close to reaching a plea deal in relation to the alleged assault against a cab driver, The Buffalo News reports today. Any deal would be reached after Kane and his cousin are indicted, possibly on misdemeanor charges, later this week.

Those sources also said the most likely plea deal would involve the Kanes either pleading guilty to a violation — maybe harassment or disorderly conduct — or being granted an adjournment that could have the charges later dropped.

Neither of those scenarios likely would involve any jail time for the two cousins.

"I think everything is going to be wrapped up by the end of the week," one law enforcement source said. "All parties are working in that direction."

Andrew C. LoTempio, attorney for the cab driver, continues to downplay the fall-out, saying, "My client is looking for a direct public apology to him, not much more. He does not want [the Kanes] to have a criminal record. He does not want them to have any jail time. And he does not want to ruin Patrick Kane's career." [via Chicago Breaking News]