Captain America actress, Mollie Fitzgerald, who was charged with stabbing her mother to death says she will represent herself in a second-degree murder trial.
The 38-year-old made the declaration on Thursday, appearing in court for the first time since she was charged over the death of her mom, Patricia ‘Tee’ Fitzgerald, 68.
Mollie, appeared by video in Johnson County District Court. In addition, she told the judge that she has a law degree from the University of Houston. Which implies that she is capable of representing herself in future court proceedings.
Authorities found her mother inside a private home in Olathe, Kansas, suffering from a stab wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mollie Fitzgerald was then transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries before being released. However, she was remanded on a $500,000 bond, she’s due back in court on January 9.
Fitzgerald portrayed the role of “Stark Girl” in 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
“Being a part of this production has been one of the best experiences of my life. My part is small in this film,” she said in 2011.
Moreover, she has also worked on films like The Creeps, The Lawful Truth, Trouble Is My Business, and the Fireball documentary.
