Judge hears evidence on Kessler’s competence

Defense attorneys said last week Kimberly Kessler is not mentally able to assist with her defense in the case against her for the murder of Joleen Cummings. The state maintained that Kessler is not delusional, though she may be uncooperative, and should stand trial. Judge James H. Daniel has taken...

  • Kimberly Kessler is facing a first-degree murder charge in the case of Joleen Cummings, a Nassau County hairdresser with whom Kessler worked. A competency hearing was held last week, the results of which will be determined next month. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    Kimberly Kessler is facing a first-degree murder charge in the case of Joleen Cummings, a Nassau County hairdresser with whom Kessler worked. A competency hearing was held last week, the results of which will be determined next month. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    Defense attorneys said last week Kimberly Kessler is not mentally able to assist with her defense in the case against her for the murder of Joleen Cummings. The state maintained that Kessler is not...

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