Competency

Colorado Advocates Launch Urgent Petition to Reform Competency Laws Amid Rising Public Safety Concerns

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DENVER — A growing movement in Colorado is calling for significant changes to state laws regarding mental competency in criminal cases. The Colorado Parents Advocacy Network has initiated a petition aimed at urging district attorneys to persuade the governor to convene an emergency special session for potential amendments or repeals of these laws. This push comes in the wake of several high-profile cases where charges were dismissed against offenders, including those accused of serious crimes such as murder and kidnapping, due to determinations of incompetency to stand trial. Currently, Colorado law mandates that charges must … Read more

Judge Orders Full Mental Competency Exam for Murder Suspect Amid Domestic Dispute Case

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Washington, D.C. — A local judge has mandated a comprehensive mental health evaluation for a woman charged with murder, following allegations of her involvement in a fatal stabbing. The decision was made during a court session on August 11 in relation to the case of Anna Hyman, 22, who faces charges of second-degree murder while armed. The incident, which led to the death of 63-year-old Robert Dent, occurred on July 26, 2025, in the unit block of Galveston Street, SW. Dent reportedly suffered extensive injuries, with a total of 55 sharp force wounds found across … Read more

Justice Delayed: Competency Hearing for Father of Murdered 10-Year-Old Begins After 14-Year Wait

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MIAMI, Fla. — Over 14 years after the tragic discovery of a young girl’s body in Florida, progress in her murder case has taken another step forward with an important court hearing. Nubia Barahona, who was just 10 years old, was found deceased in a garbage bag alongside a highway on Valentine’s Day in 2011, leading to years of investigation and legal challenges surrounding her adoptive father. Jorge Barahona, the accused in the case, appeared in court this week for a competency hearing to determine if he is fit to stand trial. His daughter was … Read more

Former Fashion CEO Faces Competency Hearing Amidst Serious Charges, Alleged Dementia Diagnosis Revealed

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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch known for his long tenure at the helm of the youth-focused retail giant, is grappling with serious health issues, his attorneys stated, as they seek a competency hearing to determine whether he can stand trial on sex charges. According to court documents, a neuropsychologist’s examination in October found that Jeffries likely suffers from dementia, along with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. At 80 years old, Jeffries is currently out on $10 million bond after his not-guilty plea to charges including federal … Read more