7-13-2018
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that an Everett man accused of mailing packages containing explosive material to government agencies in the Washington, D.C., area is not competent to help with his defense and should receive treatment before his case moves forward.
The U.S. Attorney says a competency evaluation for Thanh Cong Phan found him to have schizophrenia.
The mental health expert who examined Phan said she doesn’t believe he is able to assist his lawyer in his defense.
The judge agreed.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department says it’s had many interactions with Phan for several years.