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

Cooper Ouellette case

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Cooper Ouellette is on trial in Connecticut over the death of his girlfriend, Sophie Ringquist, who died in May 2023. Reporting says prosecutors allege he drove while impaired or recklessly after a party and caused her fatal injuries; the defense has said she fell from the truck. [1][2]

Charges

Reporting describes charges including first-degree manslaughter and delivering alcohol to a minor. [1][2]

Background

Ouellette and Ringquist were dating and had been at a party before her death in May 2023. [1][2]

Location

The case is being tried in Connecticut. [1][2]