Public defender withdraws from hearing for woman allegedly involved in fatal Turnpike crash, citing conflict of interest

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – The alleged driver who was involved in a deadly Turnpike crash that killed a 70-year-old woman appeared in court, Thursday morning.

During Anna Giza’s hearing, her public defender decided to withdraw from the case, citing the fact that several employees at the office knew the victim in the crash, Bonnie Bouffard.

Giza will appear again in court at a later date once her case has been assigned to a new judge and lawyer…

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