More than four years after his arrest on a felony perjury charge, the trial of former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie could finally take place next week.

Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein ruled Thursday against three motions by Runcie’s defense lawyers to dismiss the case, clearing the way for the trial.

Jury selection is scheduled for Monday, with the trial set to begin on Tuesday.

However, there is still a chance it could be resolved before then. Prosecutors have offered a plea deal where they would allow Runcie to plead guilty to a misdemeanor, Richard Mantei, a prosecutor for the state, told Fein on Thursday. Runcie’s defense lawyers made a counter-offer, which was not disclosed Thursday. So far, no agreement has been reached.

“I don’t have any high expectation that it

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