>> it was a dramatic scene in a courtroom in lima, peru at the murder trial of joran van der sloot , but shortly after it started, the trial was postponed until january 11th to give van der sloot more time to decide how to plead. he is accused of killing a 21-year-old woman he was in the casino with. he was the prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 presumed killing of american natalee holloway in aruba. nbc was in the courtroom and join us live from lima, peru.
>> after a much-awaited day in court. he appeared in court, but he asked for more time to consider the charges that weigh against him. this in a pe reefian courtroom where van der sloot admitted to killing the student he met in lima, but indicated he may fight the additional charges they are trying to impose upon him. if convicted would mean a lengthier time in prison. for his appearance, he looked healthy and strong and drew attention to himself by yawning and rolled his eyes with an attitude that some, including the victim's family described as arrogant. at one point the judge ordered him to sit up straight and tuck in his shirt and dress accordingly and act according to the court decor um. while prosecutors were presenting the case, he shook his head and acted like he did not agree with the charges. his attorney did tell us he has been advising van der sloot over and over to plea guilty. he should just -- that would mean a shorter sentence and listen to his advice now. we will only learn this on wednesday when he appears in court once again. other legal experts learned if he pleads guilty and takes the charges as they are and doesn't prolong trial further, he could walk in as little as years. eight years.
>> thank you.
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