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Judge Halts Arraignment in ‘American Idol’ Double Murder, Refers Suspect to Mental Health Court

Criminal proceedings are on hold pending a court-ordered evaluation of the defendant's competency to stand trial.

Schizophrenic Woman Detained Indefinitely After Manslaughter Plea in Catford Killings

Jury Finds Brighton Woman Unlawfully Killed Husband With Samurai Sword

Former Beauty and the Geek Contestant Charged with Partner’s Murder in South Australia

Jennifer Aniston Stalker Deemed Incompetent for Trial, Second Evaluation Ordered

Families Deliver Emotional Statements in Quebec Daycare Crash Case as Prosecutors Seek High-Risk Designation

Court Awaits Mental Health Report on Ex-RPF Constable in Train Shooting Case