US trial suspended

Photo / Herald on Sunday

PLACERVILLE: A judge has suspended criminal proceedings against the man accused of kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard 19 years ago over concerns about his mental state.

Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister said he had concerns about Phillip Garrido's mental competency to stand trial on 29 counts of kidnapping, rape and false imprisonment.

The judge did not halt proceedings against Garrido's wife, Nancy.