Judge: Ohio teen competent to stand trial in fire

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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A 17-year-old Ohio boy accused of
tying his parents’ bedroom doors shut while they were inside and setting
the house on fire has been found competent to stand trial.
He is
charged as an adult with attempted aggravated murder and aggravated
arson for the October fire in Liberty Township, north of Cincinnati. The
judge ruled on his competency Wednesday.
Defense attorney Brad
Kraemer has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity for the
teenager. Kraemer declined to comment Wednesday.
Deputies say the
father injured his leg jumping out of a window, and his wife was treated
for smoke inhalation. Authorities say the teen apparently was upset
that his laptop computer was taken away.
The Associated Press isn’t identifying the teen or his family because of his age.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A 17-year-old Ohio boy accused of
tying his parents’ bedroom doors shut while they were inside and setting
the house on fire has been found competent to stand trial.
He is
charged as an adult with attempted aggravated murder and aggravated
arson for the October fire in Liberty Township, north of Cincinnati. The
judge ruled on his competency Wednesday.
Defense attorney Brad
Kraemer has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity for the
teenager. Kraemer declined to comment Wednesday.
Deputies say the
father injured his leg jumping out of a window, and his wife was treated
for smoke inhalation. Authorities say the teen apparently was upset
that his laptop computer was taken away.
The Associated Press isn’t identifying the teen or his family because of his age.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.

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