Sources say Nagin refused to accept plea deal

NEW ORLEANS — Sources tell Eyewitness News that federal prosecutors have presented Ray Nagin with what’s likely to be their best offer for a plea deal as they close in on deadlines to indict the former mayor, but Nagin isn’t budging.

“There is a statute of limitations,” said Nagin’s attorney, Robert Jenkins. “Now, whatever happens with that, that’s up to the government. But as far as this so-called quote unquote Nagin case, there’s nothing going on, there’s no case at this point.”

Nagin does not appear to be in a strong negotiating position.

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