article_snippet: Speaking outside the court, Mr Watson said his family were hoping the Director of Public Prosecutions would agree to a lesser charge, which could be finalised in the court. '
article_snippet: Mr Watson said his family were waiting for the prosecution to consider a medical report of Patrick  's condition before continuing negotiations. '
article_snippet: his family are pressing to bring the matter to a close as quickly as his family can,' Mr Watson said outside of court. '