A special prosecutor has been requested in the Hopkinsville manslaughter case involving Daequon Forte.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Bolen made the request during Wednesday’s session of Christian County Circuit Court.
click to download audioAccording to a Christian County grand jury indictment, Forte is accused of wantonly causing the death of the victim identified as J.C. on the true bill by allegedly giving them fentanyl that led to their death.
Forte’s attorney Michael Cotthoff had previously told the court there is an indicted co-defendant in the case.
In May, Judge Andrew Self reduced Forte’s bond, allowing him to post ten percent of $25,000.
The special prosecutor request will be made to the office of the Kentucky Attorney General, who then appoints someone to handle the case in Christian County.