Virginia mother fights release of man acquitted by insanity in son's death: 'It's way too soon'

Barbara Froede attended a hearing at the John Marshall Courthouse, where a judge will decide whether Derrick Adjei can be conditionally released from psychiatric care. Adjei was acquitted in the July 2022 shooting death of Froede's son, Kyle Stoner, outside a restaurant.

"It's just... It's way too soon," Froede said.

The hearing, originally scheduled for two hours, lasted nearly three as the court considered Adjei's request for conditional release after spending just over two years in treatment.

"This is record timing for somebody to be released after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity," Froede said.

If granted conditional release, Adjei would live with his parents while following strict guidelines, including weekly check-ins with the community service board and monthly drug tes