{"id":114228,"date":"2026-01-27T20:28:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/114228\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:28:07","slug":"manhattan-man-weighs-backing-out-on-murder-plea-before-sentencing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/114228\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan man weighs backing out on murder plea before sentencing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Manhattan man set to be sentenced Monday for first-degree murder in Riley County District Court may now try to withdraw his guilty plea. He faces sentencing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Hunter Logan Smith, 25, was supposed to receive his sentence Monday afternoon, but the hearing was postponed following a 45-minute recess for Smith to speak with his attorney.<\/p>\n

Trey Bryant, chief public defender, said he needs additional time to discuss with his client whether to proceed with sentencing or withdraw his plea, and requested Judge Kendra Lewison grant a continuance to facilitate that discussion.<\/p>\n

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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