STAMFORD, Conn. —
Prosecutors filed new evidence tampering charges Friday against Michelle Troconis.
The former girlfriend of Fotis Dulos appeared before a Stamford Superior Court Judge this morning.
The new charges are in connection with what authorities say were efforts to cover up the killing of Jennifer Dulos.
Additionally, the judge ruled that Troconis no longer has to be part of the Intensive Probation supervision program, but all other conditions of her release are subject to written decision that is expected to be made in two weeks.
The attorney for Michelle Troconis had asked the court to review and modify the conditions under which she has been held on house arrest. Defense counsel released three videos Monday they say bolsters their case.
“She shouldn’t be on a GPS. She shouldn’t be on house arrest and she certainly shouldn’t be reporting to probation when she’s not on probation,” said Troconis’ Defense Attorney John Schoenhorn.
“Allegations that she assisted in disposing of any items that they claim are relevant to the case is simply untrue,” said Schoenhorn.
On May 24, 2019, Jennifer Dulos went missing after dropping her children off at school. Her SUV was found in a New Canaan park. About a week later, Fotis Dulos and Traconis, Fotis Dulos' girlfriend at the time Jennifer went missing, were arrested on charges of tampering with the evidence
Fotis Dulos was charged with murder in January. At the same time, Troconis and Kent Mawhinney, a friend of Fotis Dulos, were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and had a court set bond of $2 million.
Three weeks later Fotis Dulos took his own life. Michelle Troconis was charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.
Troconis pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. Her lawyer denies all the allegations.