'Superfly' incompetent to stand trial

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Pro wrestling star Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka is mentally incompetent to stand trial in the death of his girlfriend more than three decades ago, a judge ruled Wednesday (June 1).

Lehigh County Judge Kelly Banach ruled from the bench after a four-day hearing on whether Snuka should face trial on murder and manslaughter charges. Snuka, 73, took the stand last month and often seemed confused as he was questioned by the judge.

"I don't believe he's faking it," Banach said Wednesday.

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Questioned by the judge last month, the high-flying wrestler didn't know his age or the year, couldn't remember the name of his lawyer or identify the current U.S. president or any presidential candidates, and seemed befuddled about the reason he was in court.

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The judge said Wednesday she doesn't think that Snuka is "smart enough" to fake illness, characterizing the wrestler as "vacant" and "leadable."

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