SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—
A competency hearing for the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart is moving into its fourth day. The 10-day hearing for Brian David Mitchell began Monday in Utah's U.S. District Court. It continues Thursday with testimony from a psychiatric expert who evaluated Mitchell. Prosecutors believe Mitchell is competent.Among the witnesses so far was a psychiatric nurse who said Mitchell's refusal of treatment is a sign he's faking mental illness to avoid prosecution.
Mitchell's defense attorneys say he is incompetent to stand trial.
Judge Dale Kimball will ultimately decide whether Mitchell is competent to stand trial on charges of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines.
Smart was 14 when she was taken from her home at knifepoint.
FOX 13's Scott McKane has more.
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