(08/21/2009) John Manis Richards, represented by his attorney Christopher Moffatt, entered into a plea deal over alleged crimes he committed in Gilmer County, the theft of merchandise and a truck from Hardman Supply in 2007. A jury trial to hear the case had been canceled, and a hearing was held yesterday before appointed judge Larry Starcher. The plea arrangement was made with Gilmer Prosecutor Jerry Hough. Richards pled guilty to a count of his indictment for grand larceny. He also pled guilty to another count in the indictment for conspiracy to commit grand larceny. A count charging him with breaking and entering was dismissed, by a motion from prosecutor Hough. A pre-sentence investigation has been ordered, with sentencing to be scheduled. Richards remains on bond.

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