Andrew Freund, the father of AJ Freund, could reach plea deal this week in murder of Crystal Lake boy

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- The father of AJ Freund could be taking a plea deal this week in the death of the Crystal Lake 5-year-old last year.

Andrew Freund's attorney told the Daily Herald that he could reach a deal as soon as Friday. He is charged with the boy's murder.
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Andrew Freund appeared briefly in court Wednesday morning and is scheduled to return to court Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Andrew Freund appears in court for hearing

Last December, JoAnn Cunningham, AJ's mother, pleaded guilty to murder charges. In July, she was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
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Two former Department of Children and Family Services workers who oversaw AJ Freund's case were charged last week with felony child endangerment and reckless conduct.

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