Cooper Ouellette trial Day 4: Heated exchanges, emotional testimony, new questions on Sophie's death

Cooper Ouellette case background

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Cooper Ouellette is charged in Idaho in connection with the May 2023 death of his girlfriend, Sophie Ringquist. Reporting says prosecutors allege he ran over her during a fight and later failed to get immediate help; he has pleaded not guilty and maintains she fell from his truck while he was driving her home. [1][2]

Charges

He faces first-degree manslaughter and delivering/selling alcohol to a minor allegations in connection with Ringquist’s death. [1][2]

Background

The case centers on a May 2023 incident in which prosecutors say Ringquist was fatally injured after an argument while the couple was together in Idaho. [1][2]

Defense position

Ouellette’s account is that Ringquist fell from the truck; reporting says he has pleaded not guilty. [1][2]