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Possible plea deal in 'Rebecca' case

An exterior view of the Broadhurst Theatre, where

Photo credit: Charles Eckert | An exterior view of the Broadhurst Theatre, where the musical, "Rebecca," was to open in Manhattan. The play was ultimately cancelled due to lack of financing. (Oct. 3, 2012)

Suspected Broadway con man Mark Hotton of West Islip is negotiating a possible guilty plea in the federal case accusing him of inventing some investors for "Rebecca: The Musical."

During a brief hearing Friday in federal court in Manhattan, Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward Diskant said he and defense attorney Ira London were talking about a "disposition" of the case -- a clear indication that...

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