Sheen plans theatre plea deal over assault charge

A Colorado theatre director says Charlie Sheen’s lawyers have approached her about having the actor work at the theatre as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

Theatre Aspen artistic director Paige Price said that Sheen could work with the non-profit organisation’s education programmes and help with three summer shows.

Deputy district attorney Arnold Mordkin says it is possible Sheen would leave the county jail periodically to do “useful public service” at the theatre.

Authorities said earlier this week that Sheen has reached an agreement with authorities over menacing, criminal mischief and assault charges stemming from an argument with his wife on Christmas Day at an Aspen home.

The proposed plea deal is scheduled to be presented to a judge on Monday.