Competent Archives

Teenager Declared Competent to Stand Trial for Assault on Boston School Principal

BOSTON, Massachusetts – A 19-year-old woman, Laurette LaRouge, has been deemed competent to stand trial for a violent assault on a Boston school principal that took place when she was 16 years old. The incident occurred at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester back in November 2021. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius confirmed that the assault happened during dismissal at the school’s Upper Campus, resulting in the principal sustaining serious injuries …

Accused Tacoma Killer Deemed Mentally Competent: Trial Date Looms

A man accused of killing four people in Tacoma, Washington has been found mentally competent to stand trial. This development raises questions about whether the trial will proceed this year. The accused, whose name has not been disclosed, was found competent following a mental health evaluation. The evaluation concluded that he is able to understand the charges against him and participate in his defense. The accused is facing charges in connection with the killings of …

Competent to Stand Trial: Davis Stabbing Suspect Faces Legal Proceedings After State Hospital Evaluation

DAVIS, California – The suspected serial stabber in Davis, Carlos Dominguez, has been determined to be competent to stand trial, according to prosecutors. The 21-year-old former UC Davis student is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another during a series of stabbings in the spring of 2023. Earlier in June, a court-appointed doctor had deemed Dominguez mentally unfit to stand trial, diagnosing him with schizophrenia. However, following treatment at a state hospital, he …

UC Davis Stabbing Suspect Found Competent to Stand Trial – Update on Murder Trial Scheduled for January 5

DAVIS, Calif. — Carlos Dominguez, a former UC Davis student accused of stabbing three people earlier this year, will be returning to court next week after being declared competent to stand trial. The state hospital where Dominguez has been receiving treatment for the last few months concluded that he is now ready to face trial. This development has led the Yolo County court to prepare for the resumption of the murder trials. Residents in downtown …