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Appeals court reviews competency, due-process claim in Kurbatsky appeal
Summary
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument on Feb. 11, 2025 in Commonwealth v. Kurbatsky, where defense counsel asked the court to reverse a trial judge’s denial of a motion for new trial on grounds the defendant lacked competency at pretrial and trial stages.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court on Feb. 11, 2025 heard argument in Commonwealth v. Kurbatsky about a claim that the defendant lacked competency at critical stages of her criminal case, including pretrial hearings and trial.
Defense counsel Amy Coddigan asked the panel to reverse the denial of a motion for new trial on due-process grounds, contending there was substantial evidence that the defendant was not competent at key stages. Coddigan emphasized post-conviction clinical reports from multiple clinicians that, she said, confirmed pervasive, disabling conspiracy beliefs that affected the defendant’s…
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