Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules

The accused man in Pennsylvania who allegedly beheaded his father and posted a video online has been ruled competent to stand trial by a judge. The ruling was made after a lengthy court proceeding where the defendant, wearing a yellow jumpsuit, nodded, smiled, and responded affirmatively when asked about appointing a different attorney. The judge also granted the defendant’s request to dismiss his public defender. The case gained media attention when the defendant was arrested at a National Guard base and the video had already been widely viewed online.