With time running short before a trial begins, some of the 35 defendants in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating case are negotiating with Fulton County prosecutors on possible plea deals. One defendant, Lisa Terry, has admitted to making false statements; she received 12 months’ probation. But on Thursday, December 12, 2013, another defendant rejected a plea offer. Sandra Ward is the former testing coordinator at Parks Middle School. Her attorney, Page Pate, spoke with WABE’s Denis O’Hayer.
WABE also contacted the office of Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, which e-mailed a reply, saying he would have no comment.
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