'Government's own evidence will acquit Kaitlin Armstrong' in murder trial, says defense attorney

Kaitlin Armstrong
Kaitlin Armstrong (Image credit: City of Austin Police Department (APD))

The attorney representing Kaitlin Armstrong, accused in connection to the shooting death of cyclist Moriah Wilson, believes that she will be acquitted of first-degree murder charges if the case goes to trial. 

In an interview that aired on Dateline NBC, Rick Cofer stated his belief that if the pending trial is not dismissed, Armstrong will be found not guilty.

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Kirsten Frattini
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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.