A property bond could be on the way for Hopkinsville man Daequon Forte, a Hopkinsville man awaiting a trial for manslaughter.
During Wednesday’s session with Judge Andrew Self in Christian County Circuit Court, Defense Attorney Michael Cutthoff said this process continues even now for his client.
Cutthoff and Forte, alongside Commonwealth’s Attorney Maureen Leamy, agreed to a May 1 continuance.
On the appearance of his bond release, Leamy did ask for standard requirements, while Self imposed a further penalty of no driving until further notice.
Forte said, if released, he would reside with his girlfriend, of which Leamy said there was no concern.
Cutthoff added that his client has other avenues to keep him busy, should he be released.
In early January, Forte was free on a previous bond post when he was arrested after a pursuit with law enforcement. Officers tried to stop him after he failed to use a turn signal on North Drive, and the pursuit came to an end on Kentucky 1682 near Dawson Springs Road, when he reportedly jumped out of the moving car and ran.
In that altercation, Forte was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing or evading police and reckless driving, with other pending charges.
Forte was originally indicted by a Christian County grand jury on second-degree manslaughter charges and a drug trafficking charge, and stands accused of distributing to the victim of a controlled substance that ultimately led to their death.
Forte was granted bond reduction last May and was fitted with a GPS ankle monitor, and at that time was living with his mother in Clarksville while awaiting a jury trial.
