A Florida homeless man was deemed competent to stand trial in the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Two psychologists testified that Semmie Williams, a 39-year-old vagrant with a lengthy criminal record, is capable of assisting his defense and can understand the proceedings against him, according to Fox35 Orlando. William’s mental health evaluations were carried out by Dr. Adam White and Dr. Stephen Alexander. White confirmed to the Palm Beach Post that he and Alexander conducted the evaluation of Williams, but they cannot discuss their findings without getting a court order. Williams is alleged to have stabbed Ryan Rogers in an unprovoked attack in Palm Gardens on Nov. 15 while the boy was riding his bike, officials said. He was charged with first-degree murder, and under Florida law, he’s eligible for the death penalty. A GoFundMe has been set up for Ryan’s family, raising around $120,000. Williams’ attorney, Scott Pribble, said in February that …
Homeless Man Charged in Boy’s ‘Unprovoked’ Murder Found Competent for Trial
April 8, 2022
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