A Texas man facing manslaughter charges for allegedly striking the mother of his child with a vehicle in May will be allowed to maintain his parental rights while out on bond, as per local records and reports.
The incident occurred in May when Ulise DeLao, 28, reportedly hit Brittany Torres, 27, who was outside the vehicle at the time. Tragically, Torres was pronounced dead at the scene, leading to DeLao's arrest for intoxication manslaughter.
DeLao was released on a reduced bond of $250,000 in October after initially being held on a $500,000 bond. A recent civil case hearing regarding DeLao's parental rights for his 1-year-old son resulted in Judge James Anderson ruling in favor of allowing DeLao to maintain those rights.
Despite the efforts of Torres' aunt, Jessica Heller, who has been advocating for justice for her niece on social media, the judge's decision has sparked outrage. Heller has been vocal about seeking justice for Torres, emphasizing the need for answers and accountability.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that DeLao had admitted to hitting Torres with his vehicle. Concerns were raised about the potential emotional and physical harm DeLao's actions could have on the child, especially after footage was presented showing DeLao dragging Torres out of a truck on multiple occasions.
Despite these disturbing revelations, Judge Anderson ultimately decided against terminating DeLao's parental rights, a decision that has been met with criticism and disappointment from Torres' family and supporters.
Torres, described as a loving and devoted mother in her obituary, is remembered for her nurturing nature and vibrant personality. Her family and friends continue to mourn her loss and seek justice on her behalf.
