Richard Glossip has pleaded guilty to accessory to first-degree murder in connection with the 1997 killing of Barry Van Treese, according to Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
Drummond said accepting the plea to the lesser-related charge was a difficult decision for both his office and the Van Treese family.
“While allowing Glossip to plead guilty to the lesser-related charge of Accessory to First Degree Murder was a difficult decision for me and, more importantly, the Van Treese family, we both recognize that this path ensures a conviction related to Mr. Van Treese’s murder and gives us the best chance to secure additional prison time for Glossip,” Drummond said.
The attorney general and the family are seeking the maximum 45-year sentence from Judge Mai.
