Mental Fitness Hearing for Man Accused of Killing FDNY EMT Captain
CBS New YorkMay 7, 20251 min553 views
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- ⚖️ Jury selection was set to begin for the man accused of stabbing an FDNY EMT captain, but defense attorneys argued he was not fit to proceed.
- 📌 Peter Zapolis, 36, is charged with the unprovoked stabbing of FDNY EMT Captain Allison Russo in Queens in 2022.
Defense Arguments
- 🧠 Zapolis's attorneys stated he is a diagnosed schizophrenic and exhibited delusional and disorganized thinking during a recent visit.
- ⚠️ They requested an emergency evaluation, despite a previous finding of fitness.
Prosecution and Judge's Decision
- 🗣️ Prosecutors asked the judge to question the defendant about his awareness of his lawyer's arguments and adherence to their opinions.
- 📅 A judge is scheduled to review an emergency psychiatric evaluation and decide whether to proceed with jury selection.
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