Copus's Defense Is Based on Her Knowledge of Violence and Kidnapping in Juarez

Phoebe Copus has spoken out since her arrest through her lawyer to claim that she demanded Piedras pull over and let her out. The police report states the defendant never called for police or emergency services to report her being in any immediate danger prior to shooting the complaining witness. Kausick showed news articles reporting on violence in Juarez, including stories about drug cartels and kidnappings during the hearing.