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“Ohio Woman Declared Incompetent to Stand Trial for Fatal Stabbing of 3-Year-Old”

A judge has determined that a woman accused of fatally stabbing a 3-year-old boy while he was seated in a grocery cart outside an Ohio supermarket, and injuring his mother, is incompetent to stand trial.

What was the incident involving the woman and the 3-year-old boy?

The woman fatally stabbed a 3-year-old boy who was sitting in a grocery cart outside an Ohio supermarket and also wounded his mother.

What was the recent ruling regarding the woman's ability to stand trial?

A judge found the woman incompetent to stand trial for the incident.

What does it mean for a defendant to be found incompetent to stand trial?

Being found incompetent to stand trial means that the individual is unable to understand the legal proceedings or assist in their own defense due to mental health issues.

What are the potential next steps following a ruling of incompetence?

Following a ruling of incompetence, the individual may be ordered to receive mental health treatment, and their competency may be re-evaluated at a later date to determine if they can stand trial in the future.