Pattis to seek probable cause hearing for Fotis Dulos

Norm Pattis said Thursday he intends to request a probable cause hearing on behalf of his client Fotis Dulos in terms of the charges brought against him in relation to the homicide and disappearance of his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos.

“There is a low probability of success given the fact a judge has already signed the warrant, but it is a chance to hold Mr. Dulos’ accusers accountable,” Pattis said Thursday.

Fotis Dulos was charged Jan. 7 by Connecticut State Police with capital murder, murder and kidnapping.

Charged that same day were Fotis Dulos’ ex-girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, and his former attorney, Kent Douglas Mawhinney. The two were each charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Troconis and Fotis Dulos were previous charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in the May 24 disappearance of Jennifer Dulos.

Fotis Dulos’ next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 22, according to Pattis. At that time, he said, he will request a probable cause hearing for his client.

“There is a low probability of success given the fact a judge has already signed the warrant, but it is a chance to hold Mr. Dulos’ accusers accountable,” Pattis said Thursday.

Pattis said his client is “determined to meet these allegations head on as quickly as possible.”

On Wednesday, 469 pages of documents detailing the evidence in the Jennifer Dulos homicide were unsealed.

Those documents included search warrants, details about domestic violence incidents and more.

“We're looking forward to the trial and will press for one as quickly as possible,” Pattis said in a statement Wednesday in regards to the released documents.