Monday, 18 August 2008

Judge rules actor's accused stalker competent

LOS ANGELES �

A judge says a woman accused of stalking John Cusack is competent to stand trial, but cannot represent herself.


Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Susan M. Speer made her opinion Wednesday afternoon based on a psychiatrist's evaluation of Emily Leatherman. The 33-year old was arrested originally this class outside of the actor's home.


The judge made his ruling based on the recommendation of a court-appointed psychiatrist world Health Organization evaluated Leatherman and said she was "delusional" and "paranoid."


Leatherman sobbed in courtyard and repeatedly talked over Speer, suggestion the judge to government issue her several warnings. The judge appointed an attorney to represent Leatherman during her trial, which she says can begin Sept. 9.










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