The charges weren't outright dropped, but it's floundering around in the same territory as the state charges.
The ruling does not mean that the case is done or that Brown will be released.
Brown will remain in custody in a mental health facility, where treatment efforts will be made to restore his competency for up to four months. There could also be another hearing if needed to determine whether forced medication is constitutional.
If those are successful, efforts to prosecute Brown can move forward. If his competency can’t be restored, it is possible he could remain in custody under civil commitment.
Federal charges are also dropped.
When did this happen?
The charges weren't outright dropped, but it's floundering around in the same territory as the state charges.
I said he'd be out in six, guess I was optimistic...