The attorney for a murder suspect who died a couple of days after he tried to kill himself filed paperwork to have the case move forward.
Norm Pattis released to Channel 3 on Tuesday the motion to substitute Fotis Dulos with Fotis Dulos' estate in court.
"As news of the tragic circumstances under which Mr. Dulos became unresponsive spread, people across the world began to rehash and emphasize the infamous and heinous allegations against Mr. Dulos," Pattis wrote in the motion. "Throughout the course of this case, the state has painted Mr. Dulos as a diabolical murderer while failing to bring a murder charge for months."
"Mr. Dulos professed his innocence to the grave and it was his final wish and the wish of his estate that he be speedily tried before a jury of his peers to establish his innocence before the world," he said.
Pattis cited examples of posthumous trials, including that of Joan of Arc.
He argued that in her case, a posthumous trial became necessary because of the infirmities that dictated the course of the proceedings.
"Consequently, the undersigned respectfully requests the court allow Mr. Dulos' estate to be substituted for Mr. Dulos in this matter," Pattis concluded
here's the motion:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.tow...-11ea-9c80-8b64bd583c82/5e42c65ecad58.pdf.pdf
Attorney draws similarities between Joan of Arc and Fotis Dulos in court motion