Attorney for man charged in baby's death still reviewing case

Friday, August 31, 2007 9:26 AM CDT

By Pantagraph staff

BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a Bloomington man charged with killing his girlfriend's son said he is still reviewing evidence in the case.

Joe Mendez, 32, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated battery to a child in connection with the April death of three-year-old Logan Bratton. Mendez lived with the boy's mother, Donetta Ernst, and the child in an apartment in the 800 block of West Washington Street.

In a court appearance Thursday, defense attorney James Tusek said he is reviewing DVDs submitted by the state.

Mendez remains in jail in lieu of $100,000. His next court date is Sept. 27.