#yes I glossed over the crime somewhat because what was actually going on between Fugo and the professor was really quite disturbing

[the-herdier]

So, I have an idea...

An AU in which Phoenix defends a young Italian boy -a prodigy law student by the name of Panna Cotta Fugo- in a case where he is accused of attacking and killing one of his professors by beating him over the head with a textbook. He is able to prove Fugo's testimony of self-defense despite the boy's history of a violent temper and the heavy corruption in the judicial system, but the boy's family disowns and abandons him regardless, so he takes him in to give him a home and allow him to continue his studies.

Fugo meets much of the rest of the cast and finds his new sister Trucy somewhat annoying but is able to form a supportive relationship with Athena (who knows a few things about how to control one's anger without lashing out), Edgeworth (who understands somewhat), and of course Phoenix.