Prosecutors requested that the charges against Jimmy Snuka be dropped during a court hearing on Tuesday, according to the Morning Call. Lehigh County Judge Kelly L. Banach denied the request.
Snuka is being charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the 1983 murder case involving the death of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino. After being in court on May 13th, 18th, and 20th and the prosecutors bringing in two doctors, forensic psychologist doctor Frank M. Dattilio as well as Dr. John O’Brien, Judge Banach ruled that Snuka is not competent to stand trial.
At Tuesday’s hearing, Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles Gallagher requested that the charges be dropped after Banach had previously shot down an attempt to have Snuka hospitalized. Gallagher stated that if the Judge didn’t believe Snuka’s issues would improve, there was no point in maintaining the charges. Snuka’s defense attorney, Robert Kirwan, of course, pushed for a dismal as well and claimed that Snuka’s mental issues have worsened and he no longer even recognizes his wife. Banach said that they would revisit the case in December.
