Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution (opens original article in a new tab)

A man charged with murdering actor James Handy was found mentally incompetent for prosecution, leading to involuntary medication and a hearing on his long-term placement.

• A judge ruled that Michael Gledhill is not mentally competent for prosecution in the killing of actor James Handy
• Gledhill was found incompetent to understand the case against him and assist his lawyer
• Judge ordered involuntary medication for Gledhill and scheduled a hearing for his long-term placement
• Handy was stabbed to death outside Gledhill's mother's home in June 2023
• Gledhill had no plea entered and was not present at the arraignment