The first court hearing for the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea last July has been delayed for talks on a plea deal, according to his attorney.

Pvt. Travis King, who faces a litany of charges including desertion and soliciting child pornography, will not appear in a military court for his scheduled hearing on Tuesday as attorneys discuss an alternative “resolution,” his lead counsel Franklin Rosenblatt wrote on social media.

“Tomorrow’s Article 32 hearing is delayed for two weeks by mutual request from prosecution and defense. The delay is because the parties are negotiating resolution of the case which