Demaurion Moore Backs Out of Plea Deal | Louisville News

Demaurion Moore, convicted of two murders including the shooting of 16-year-old Tyree Smith, stunned the courtroom by rejecting his 35-year plea deal and demanding a new trial for the murder of 15-year-old Cortez Duncan Jr.—plus new lawyers. With his co-defendant Mekhi Cable already facing 60 years after rejecting his own deal, Moore’s move could land him life in prison on top of 25 years he’s already serving. Victims’ families, especially Tyree’s mother who’s fought for justice for five years, are furious at his defiance. Complicating matters, drugs were found in Moore’s jail cell, adding fresh charges. Surprisingly, Moore’s family appeared upbeat outside court. The judge gave defense until October 1 to file the motion to withdraw the plea, pushing sentencing to next month. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5183befb81d7832b