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Fort, 27, was on trial for racketeering charges, including three murders and two attempted murders in 2003 and 2004.
The mistrial and consideration of the plea deal may signal a shift in policy for death penalty cases under new Attorney General Eric Holder.
Sentencing will be held May 20, 2009.
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