Teen Reportedly OKs Trial in U.S.
A teenager charged in a Maryland murder agreed Monday to stop fighting extradition and stand trial in the United States if he is allowed to serve any sentence in Israel, his lawyer said.
The suspect, 17-year-old Samuel Sheinbein, fled to Israel in September after the dismemberment killing of an acquaintance.
Under the deal proposed by an Israeli judge, Sheinbein would return to Maryland to stand trial but would be allowed to serve any sentence in Israel.
A Maryland prosecutor said he needed more time to study the proposal.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
