Man accused of killing actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

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The man accused of slaying veteran “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” actor James Handy earlier this month is not mentally competent to face criminal court prosecution, a Los Angeles judge ruled Monday.During a competency hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ordered that Michael Gledhill, 44, is unable to understand the murder case against him and cannot rationally assist his attorney in his own defense, the Associated Press reported.

Monday’s ruling is not a “determination of guilt or innocence,” Gledhill’s defense team said in a statement shared with The Times on Tuesday.Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defenders Donna Tryfman and Robert Krauss said in the statement that Gledhill’s “treatment and restoration efforts” will take priority before criminal court proceedings.

“While the allegations in this matter remain extremely serious, the legal process must continue in a manner that is both just and consistent with constitutional protections,” the statement said.“Nothing about the court’s finding regarding competency diminishes the seriousness of the loss or the pain experienced by those who knew and loved Mr.

Handy.” Entertainment & Arts Actor James Handy, who appeared in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Logan,” has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Tarzana.His girlfriend’s son was arrested after a bizarre 911 call.Police arrested Gledhill on June 3 after West Valley area patrol officers responded to an emergency call in a residential neighborhood of Tarzana.

The 911 caller stated, “I am the son of man.I just killed the man of sin.” Upon arrival, police found Handy, 81, in the front yard of the Erwin Street home, unconscious and suffering from a stab wound to his chest.

Paramedics took the actor to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, officials said.Police said in a press release that...