Anthony Trial Update: Casey competent to stand trial, say pschologists - CBS News

by mom_in_il Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:15 pm

June 27, 2011 10:36 AM
Anthony Trial Update: Casey competent to stand trial, say pschologists
By Camille Mann

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CBS/WKMG/AP) ORLANDO, Fla. - The Casey Anthony trial resumed Monday after abruptly being put on hold over the weekend so that Casey Anthony could examined for mental competency.

Judge Belvin Perry told jurors Monday that attorneys had asked that Anthony be examined for mental competency in order for the trial to to proceed.

Perry stated that she was determined to be mentally competent to continue with the trial after she was seen by three court-ordered psychologists, reports the Orlando Sentinel.

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