Crime & Safety
Trumbull Chef Charged with Murder to be Tried by Jury
A judge continued the case after finding enough probable cause to proceed. The charge stems from an alleged road rage incident.
The legal process will continue for a Trumbull chef who was charged with murder after an altercation turned deadly on Route 8/25 connector in December.
Tony Espinal, 36, was charged with murder. He and Bryant Kelly, 27, are believed to have gotten into a fight following an accident on the highway.
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A judge found probable cause to continue the case, according to the Connecticut Post. Espinal pleaded not guilty and wants a trial by jury.
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Espinal’s lawyer John Gulash contends that there is a lack of intent for the murder.
An audio recording of the 911 call was played a the hearing.
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