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The mental competency hearing into whether WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka, 72, is competent to stand trial in Lehigh Valley, PA in the charges brought against him stemming from the 1983 death of his then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino in Allentown, PA continues their morning.
Snuka has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and third-degree murder in Argentino's passing after the case remained cold for decades.
On Friday, an expert witness brought in by Snuka's defense, forensic psychologist Dr. Frank M Dattilio, brought in by Snuka's defense, testified on Friday that in his opinion, Snuka was not fit to stand trial. Dattilio stated he has been treating Snuka for years and noted that Snuka had been prescribed medical marijuana to assist him. He described Snuka's brain as "shrinking" to the effects of head trauma and dementia, stating that Snuka gets worse by the month and that the emotional turmoil of a trial could cause terrible harm. He testified about Snuka's medical reports, including scans of his brain, dating back to 2009 and noted that Snuka's wife has to help him remember details when Snuka does interviews. Dattilio also stated that Snuka routinely confused him with his attorney and vice versa.
The Prosecution cross-examined Dattilio and brought into evidence footage of Snuka at a wrestling event in 2015, showing him performing as proof that Snuka was indeed competent.
At today's hearing, the Prosecution will introduce their own expert witness, one who will likely state that the WWE Hall of Famer understands the charges against him and can withstand the toll of a trial.
It's entirely possible the Judge will make a ruling on Snuka's status and the future of the case today.
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