Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
The judge ordered psychiatric treatment and involuntary medication after finding Gledhill cannot understand the charges or help his defense.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled that 44-year-old Michael Gledhill is mentally incompetent to stand trial for the June 3 stabbing death of 81-year-old actor James Handy.
- Officers responded to a 911 call at the home where Gledhill claimed, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin," police said. Gledhill was arrested after telling authorities he was the person they were looking for.
- Handy, a character actor known for roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was in a relationship with Gledhill's mother. Brian Delate said she had fixed up her garage so her son could live there.
- Cavalluzzi also found that Gledhill cannot make proper medication decisions and signed an order for involuntary medication for one year, citing a psychiatrist's determination that proper drugs could greatly help his mental health.
- A hearing scheduled for July 14 will address Gledhill's long-term placement. His criminal prosecution remains paused until he is found competent to assist in his own defense.
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Man accused of killing actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
The man accused of fatally stabbing veteran actor James Handy earlier this month is not mentally competent to face criminal court prosecution, a Los Angeles judge ruled Monday.
Judge Deems Man Suspected of Killing Actor James Handy Unfit to Stand Trial
The alleged murderer of 81-year-old actor James Handy will not stand trial — at least not yet. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled Monday that 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, […] The post Judge Deems Man Suspected of Killing Actor James Handy Unfit to Stand Trial appeared first on The Western Journal.
It was revealed that Michael Gledhill, son of the deceased actor's partner, was declared incapable of collaborating with his defense to carry out the trial.
James Handy’s Accused Killer Found Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial After Evaluation
The man accused of killing actor John Handy has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. According to records viewed by Us Weekly, Michael Gledhill had a competency hearing on Monday, June 22, in Hollywood. Prior to the hearing, Gledhill, 44, underwent a mental health evaluation, which determined he was incompetent. Following the results of the mental health evaluation, Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled that Gledhill does not understand…
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