NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — State attorneys in Florida are challenging a new claim that accused killer Kimberly Kessler is incompetent to stand trial.
On Thursday, Kessler’s defense attorney presented the court with a new motion, a doctor’s note that claims Kessler is incompetent to stand trail based on the doctor's evaluation.
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Kimberly Kessler is accused of killing Joleen Cummings, whose family was in court for part of the proceedings.
The State requested a motion to have another physician examine Kessler on her competency to stand trial. A Nassau County judge passed the case to June 27.
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