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Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Andrew Dalton, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The defendant, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, is accused of stabbing Handy.
A man charged with murder in a stabbing case has been found mentally incompetent for prosecution. The ruling was made by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi. The case involves the killing of actor James Handy.
The defendant, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, is accused of stabbing Handy. Further details about the case and the ruling are available from the source, including the basis for the judge's decision that Gledhill cannot understand the case against him or participate rationally in court proceedings.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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