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Law's Michael Benza weighs in on the process of returning a defendant to competency

Media | March 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

Cuyahoga County judge orders doctors to determine if man accused of killing Cleveland officer can be restored to competency

WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said a Cuyahoga County judge's order requiring doctors to assess whether a Cleveland man accused of killing his grandmother and a police officer can be restored to competency within two years under Ohio’s revised law leaves key legal uncertainties. “The law isn't exactly clear on what the next steps must be,” he said.

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