Jacob Will, Currence’s defense attorney, said it was a “tragic case” in which two families are now grieving — Paityn’s biological family and Currence’s family. He played the 911 call in which Currence can be heard crying and performing CPR as she waits for first responders to arrive on scene.
“That’s one of the most traumatic 911 calls I’ve ever experienced in my career, and I just play that because I need it to be known that this was not an intentional act. The plea agreement reflects as much. … I just want it to be clear that Jessica grieves with everyone else for the loss of Paityn,” he said.
Will asked the judge to impose a sentence of probation or residential incarceration.
