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Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
Los Angeles — A judge found Monday that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
TL;DR
- Michael Gledhill, 44, is charged with the murder of actor James Handy.
- A judge has ruled Gledhill mentally incompetent for criminal court proceedings.
- Gledhill cannot understand the case against him or rationally assist his defense.
- Handy, 81, was found stabbed outside his girlfriend's home on June 3 and later died.
- Gledhill will be involuntarily medicated for one year, with his mental health potentially improving with proper drugs.
- His case will proceed to trial if he is later found competent.
- Gledhill has not entered a plea and has not appeared in court.
- Handy was known for roles in 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'.