In a recent judicial decision, a former Collierville attorney's plea for early release has been unequivocally denied. Fred Wortman, convicted for multiple attempts on his wife’s life, will continue to serve his sentence following a judge’s ruling last week. WREG reported that the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed the judge's decision against Wortman's appeal for early release.
Having been accused of trying to poison his wife's toothpaste and hiring a hitman, Wortman contested that he did not fully grasp the conditions of his release tied to his plea deal. According to a statement obtained by FOX13 Memphis, his attorneys argued this spring before the judge, who rejected the motion, maintaining the conviction intact.
Moreover, the parole board's decision followed the DA's office's opposition to Wortman's request for an early parole hearing—a hearing he was granted. Action News 5 reported that Wortman believed the plea agreement had been violated by the state's opposition, claiming misinformation on the terms of his release.
The persistent attempts on his wife's life by Wortman have cast a long shadow over the case, with the justice system ultimately siding with the state's perspective. The assertion that he misunderstood the plea deal's terms was a line of reasoning not accepted by the judge, ensuring that Wortman's confinement remains upheld.
