Aaron Judge has missed most of the season, but the New York Yankees are close to getting him back in the lineup.
Judge has been recovering from a fractured rib and has not played since May 31. He has started taking swings, but has yet to face velocity. However, he hopes to avoid a rehab ****** ignment before returning.
"I didn't rehab in '23 when I missed probably the same amount of time," Judge told MLB.com's Bryan Hoch on Thursday. "Why waste at-bats? Why waste anything down in a Minor League game? I've been doing this for a while now, and I've got a sense of what I need to do on the field and how to manage it."
Judge is a three-time MVP, and he should not need much time to get his timing back. Live batting practice and the Trajekt machine should provide him with enough at-bats against velocity for him to get back in the lineup without needing a rehab ****** ignment.
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#lineup #waste

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Aaron Judge has been out of the New York Yankees lineup since June 1 with a fractured rib.
The three-time MVP has begun baseball activities and could return to the field within the next few weeks.
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Judge has hit overhand batting practice in the cage at least once.
Hoch added that the Yankees captain could face live pitching soon, most likely against right-hander Clarke Schmidt, who is rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery.

#sporting #hoch

The simple answer is no. I encourage investors to ignore all the fear-mongering headlines claiming that nearly half of the data centers planned for 2026 have been delayed or canceled.
For quick background, New York became the first state to institute a statewide moratorium on large data centers, which made many investors worried. This restricts the construction and permits for hyperscale data centers that consume 50+ megawatts of power. The moratorium is in effect for one year.
The one-year moratorium was enacted to give New York the time to refine its regulations. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants all new data centers to be subject to the same "consistent standards."
The state plans to review and research the environmental impact of data center construction and operation – and once standards are agreed upon, the moratorium will end.
Upstate New York is ideal for data centers, given cheap hydroelectric power and a direct-current grid from Hydro-Québec. So, I suspect construction will resume once these standards are set.

#data #york #construction #state

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Cody Bellinger is slated to return from the IL today. The outfielder had a short rehab stint at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as he recovered from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that's kept him off the field since late July. "I've been wanting to get back for a while," Bellinger said. "You always want to be realistic, and for me, I want to come back and stay. You don't want to make anything worse. I'm itching to get back, but I've got to continue to play it safe and make sure I'm 100 percent ready." In his second year with New York, Bellinger was an All-Star this season and figures to fortify an outfield that's also been without Aaron Judge in right.
New York Post | Andrew Crane: Giancarlo Stanton strained his left calf earlier this week, calling into question whether he'll be able to return this season, Aaron Boone revealed Saturday. The DH was working back from multiple strains to his right calf when he fell while running the bases, leading to a moderate strain in his left. "We're at a point in the calendar where it gets challenging," said Boone, acknowledging the reality that Stanton's return this season is in jeopardy. Big G has appeared in only 24 games this season, adding to the struggles to stay on the field that have plagued his Yankees tenure.
(As a related aside, you should read Josh's editorial, "Giancarlo Stanton and outrunning the sunset." It's quite good.)
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: In other injury news, Ryan Weathers exited his start Saturday in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort. He's scheduled for imaging on Sunday. In his first season in the Bronx, the left-hander had been a strong contributor to the rotation, including during a recent stretch in which he posted a 1.94 ERA in his last seven starts. For more on Weathers' departure and some musings on short- and long-term implications, check out Andrew's breaking news post.
The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) There was a world where Bellinger's return could have cost Spencer Jones his roster spot. The rookie outfielder has been playing well of late, though, going 12-for-41 with two homers and four stolen bases in his last 12 games."(He's) certainly proved that he can play up here," said Boone. "I think there's a lot more in the tank for him to continue to go and learn, but he's showing the ability to do that, and that's been really encouraging."

#back #bryan #i 've

Yankees get brutal Giancarlo Stanton injury update that could end his season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees have been dealing with a few major injury issues this season, with Cody Bellinger, Max Freid, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Aaron Judge all missing extended time.
But one of the other injury issues revolves around Giancarlo Stanton. The veteran slugger has been on the injured list for most of the season, last playing on April 24.
Now, amid a recovery from a calf issue, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com is reporting Stanton has strained his other calf and is going to miss even more time for the Yankees, potentially the rest of the season.
"Giancarlo Stanton strained his other calf," Hoch reports. "He fell while running. Moderate grade strain, Aaron Boone said. He may be out for the season."

#stanton #yankees #sporting

Aaron Judge has been out for the New York Yankees since May 31 as he recovers from a rib fracture.
The postseason is getting closer, and if the Yankees want to make a World Series run, they need Judge back in the lineup. He has been playing catch and running as part of his buildup, but on Thursday, Aaron Boone revealed he has started hitting off a tee, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.
"It seems to be going well," Boone said, per Hoch.
Judge has plenty more hurdles to clear before he is back in right field, but if he can start hitting, then the Yankees could at least get him in the lineup as a designated hitter. There is still no timeline for Giancarlo Stanton to return, so Judge serving as the designated hitter is not off the table.
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Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the Los Angeles grand jury that indicted their brother Nick.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed Nick's siblings spoke in court as part of their brother's murder case. Just days ago, he was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of their parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Nick is now facing a new alleged special circumstance of lying in wait.
Within a statement unsealed in court last Wednesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said, "This was a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing.
"The indictment unsealed today also adds a special circumstance allegation that the defendant committed the murders by means of lying in wait," the attorney continued. "We hope that by having a grand jury return an indictment in this case it will bring us one step closer to a trial and achieving justice."

#reiner #Attorney #court

Associated Press | Ian Harrison: Cody Bellinger is set to begin a rehab ****** ignment later this week after going through another round of workouts, though an exact day is yet to be determined. Boone had said earlier on Sunday that he would begin his rehab on Tuesday, but clarified after the extra inning win that he had misspoke. There was no setback in the time that had lapsed between the two statements, just miscommunication. Still, Bellinger is closer to returning than he was yesterday, and that's what's important.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After his statement was released saying goodbye on Old Timers' Day, it seemed the news was inevitable. Still when news broke yesterday that Tommy John had passed, it didn't make the news any less sad. After spending his final days in hospice care, John leaves a legacy obviously most synonymous with the famous UCL surgery named after him, but also for what he achieved on the field. If you haven't already, be sure to check out John's tribute to him from yesterday as well.
New York Magazine | Adam Elder: When the team announced last week that Apollo Sports Capital, a private equity investor, acquired a stake in the team (up to 15 percent) for $2.6 billion, many started to wonder what that meant for the Yankees, the sport, and how it could possibly affect fans. Unfortunately, there's no clear answer yet for how the Steinbrenner family will use this cash influx, but given that these aren't his father's Yankees, it seems unlikely that Hal will put his investment back onto the field. Worst case scenario is also that they get access to a full private equity playbook of cutting costs (lower payroll, tiered memberships for fans, more expensive tickets and YES subscriptions) and implement that. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
MLB.com | Max Ralph: If you're wondering what Ryan Weathers has been doing differently to put together his recent string of impressive and successful starts, it's that he's been using his most intriguing pitch, the four-seamer, the least among the pitches in his ****** nal. The timing of this piece could've been dicey since it was published late Saturday night, but Weathers backed this up by spinning a 7.1 inning gem, allowing just one run.

#still #john #inning

Nick Reiner has been indicted with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, which occurred last December. The indictment also added a special circumstance alleging that he committed the crimes by means of "lying in wait", according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman. Reiner has pleaded not guilty. NBC News legal ******* yst Misty Marris sat down with Access Hollywood to break down the indictment and explain how the special circumstances raise the stakes.

#michele #district

Giancarlo Stanton is in his ninth season with the New York Yankees. The 36-year-old designated hitter has admittedly struggled with injuries for a sizable portion of his tenure. He is in year 12 of a 13-year, $325 million megadeal that he originally signed with the Miami Marlins.
In 2026, Stanton has missed a majority of the season. His first injury was a right calf strain suffered on April 24. When the DH was just on the verge of returning in mid-June, he hurt a different area of that calf and has been out since.
On Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported that Stanton jogged in the outfield Friday. Manager Aaron Boone said that he expects the slugger to be back at some point this season: "He'll be in there when the time's right."
In 24 games, all in March/April he slashed .256/.302/.422 for a .724 OPS, three home runs and 14 RBIs. Before these recent calf injuries, Stanton was hitting mostly in the fourth and fifth spot in the order.
The 36-year-old has put together a 6.3% walk rate and 30.2% strikeout rate this season. The walks are a bit down, albeit this short sample size is difficult to draw conclusions on. This less patient approach is perhaps what led to his lower slugging numbers than usual.

#stanton #season #right

Dairy group Hochdorf is setting up a venture with infant-formula business Pharmalys Laboratories.
In a statement, the Swiss companies said they want to "accelerate" the growth of their businesses in the infant-formula sector.
Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition develops formula and baby food under brands including Bimbosan and private-label contracts.
Pharmalys, meanwhile, specialises in infant formula and has a stable of brands including Primalac, Nutrimilk and Swisslac.
There was once a shareholding relationship between the two businesses.

#dairy

LAKE PLACID — Even Gov. Kathy Hochul didn't want to get ahead of herself, admiting it was hard to not get wrapped up in the buzz.
On Monday, she and members of the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee toured facilities around Lake Placid.
"I think we're going to build on the result of Milano and Cortina. There's a lot of synergy, but also I think getting New York City involved would enhance our chances of being selected for the bid," Hochul said.
"As exploratory means, we're just exploring. I can't get ahead of myself. We are just exploring the opportunities, ***** sing the benefits, the cost, how we could make that happen."
The committee, formed in June, has been given one year to research the logistics of hosting joint games in New York before considering next steps.

#lake #committee #ahead

The New York Yankees had an extremely busy trade deadline as the franchise gears up to chase down the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East ******* le as the home stretch of the MLB season approaches. New York acquired slugger Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals and outfielder from the San Francisco Giants.
The acquisitions will be critical for New York, which has been without its best player in the batter's box, Aaron Judge, who hasn't played since May 31 after suffering a right rib stress fracture on April 26 during a diving play.
Judge played through the injury for as long as he could, but ultimately, it just became too much to manage.
There was optimism that Judge would be back in time to help the Yankees make some noise in the postseason, but on Monday, longtime Yankee general manager and senior vice president Brian Cashman was brutally honest on the situation and revealed that while he remains hopeful that Judge will be back this season, it's very far from a guarantee.
"We currently are still very optimistic that he's going to return, but there's challenges with all that too," Cashman said, according to reporter Bruyan Hoch.

#rays

The New York Yankees reportedly spoke with the Detroit Tigers about Tarik Skubal before Detroit completed its blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to Bryan Hoch, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the Tigers centered their demands around one specific player New York refused to include.
"They set a high price that was something we were unable to get them off," Cashman said. "It was a very specific ask, a certain player we weren't willing to play with in that arena."
Hoch suggested the player was likely George Lombard Jr.
Lombard is not just another promising player in New York's farm system.

#yankees #tigers #cashman

ESPN | Jorge Castillo: The two New York teams are expected to have wildly different trade deadlines, with the Yankees presumed to be buyers and the Mets perhaps the biggest sellers. While there's a couple possible deals to be had between the two clubs — ****** o, Luke Weaver? — the largest possible splashes for the Yankees look like they could come from the West Coast. The San Diego Padres offer two relievers that could reinforce the bullpen, and the Angels feature both Zack Neto and Reid Detmers as alluring trade targets.
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: With Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring strain, the Yankee lineup and outfield are starting to look pretty bald. The team is already suffering significantly without Aaron Judge in the lineup, and while they still have a chance to win the AL East, they need someone to step up and start hitting, or they have an increased need to bring in an impact bat before the Trade Deadline.
Front Office Sports | Eric Fisher: As a longtime lover of MLB.tv, I get to benefit from what might be sports' best livestreaming experience. From what I've heard from New York locals, the Gotham Sports App has not been a very good livestreaming experience. The platform has repeatedly had playback, UI, and general quality issues over the past two seasons, and it seems it is being sunsetted by the YES and MSG networks. Streaming service DAZN is being tapped as the replacement for Gotham Sports, and I'll keep using MLB.tv.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees announced who will be coming back to the Bronx on August 8th for the 78th edition of Old-Timers' Day. Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera lead the way, and they'll be joined by Monument Park honorees Ron Guidry, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. The first-time Old-Timers are Dellin Betances (born in 1988, gulp), Todd Frazier, David Weathers, and Adam Ottavino (who just pitched last year). Check out the full list!
TSN: If you know me, you know I'm a born hater. I want Shohei Ohtani to grow old and die warm in a bed surrounded by loved ones and I hope he has a rock in his shoe every single time he steps on a baseball field. Yesterday was a win for the haters, as Alek Manoah was released by the Angels. One imagines Gerrit Cole opened a particularly special bottle of wine last night's game with the White Sox.

#yankees #Angels

The New York Yankees have been without Giancarlo Stanton since they placed him on the injured list with a calf strain in April.
Earlier this week, Aaron Boone was asked about when Stanton could return, and he said there was "no timeline" for his return, per Yankees insider Bryan Hoch. Many ****** umed this meant Stanton wasn't close and that the Yankees would be without him for the year. However, Boone later appeared on "Talkin Yanks" to say that he did not mean for people to think Stanton would not be back just because there is no timeline.
On Wednesday, Boone was asked to clarify once again where things stand with Stanton.
"He's in his running progression now," Boone told reporters on Wednesday. "I don't have a timeline. I don't know when he gets to the end of that and what we do to get him back, but feel like he's moving in a good direction. I just don't know if that's a couple weeks from now, a few weeks from now, whatever it is, but he's getting much closer."
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#return

Hazardous smoke from Canada's wildfires is spreading across the Northeast and Midwest, triggering air quality alerts, health warnings and concerns that conditions could worsen in the days ahead.
Some of the country's worst air conditions were reported Wednesday, July 15, in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on social media that smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires were creating unhealthy air conditions across the state.
New York City is already feeling the impact ahead of Sunday's World Cup final in neighboring New Jersey, with wildfire smoke pushing air quality into unhealthy territory. Officials urged residents to reduce strenuous outdoor activity and take extra breaks outside as forecasters warned smoky conditions could persist through the end of the week.
Here's what to know.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Tuesday, reportedly ordered the nation's first statewide pause on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting environmental permits for up to a year.
The freeze is intended to give the state time to develop rules that protect the environment, the power grid, and consumers' electricity costs. Hochul announced a pause on approving large data centers that consume 50 megawatts or more of power, citing concerns over rising utility bills, strain on natural resources, and uncertainty for residents, reported The Hill, citing a statement from the Governor's office.
She said the state would use the pause to develop what she called the nation's "strongest standards" for future data center development.
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The 2026 All-Star Game festivities have come and gone. The dust has settled, and for the first time since 2024, the American League came away victorious by shutting out the National League 4-0 at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday.
Scoring was scarce on Tuesday, as the four runs the AL scored came in only two innings. Former Dodgers MVP Cody Bellinger had the deciding hit in his first All-Star Game since 2019, driving in two against Cristopher Sánchez. As a result of him driving in half of Tuesday's final score, Bellinger was awarded with the All-Star Game MVP honors, becoming the first Yankee to do so since his teammate Giancarlo Stanton in 2022.
From being atop the baseball summit, to the pitfalls he experienced with the Dodgers in 2021-22, to reviving his career with the same organization his father played for, Tuesday marked a full-circle moment for Bellinger, as he envisioned being in the All-Star game regularly following his first three big league seasons, writes Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
"I was like, 'Oh, I'll be here every year,'" Bellinger said. "It took a long time to get back. It's such a competitive league. It's hard to be an All-Star. Health, performance, it all has to come together."
Another former Dodger, though lacking the hardware Bellinger earned in Los Angeles, added the exclamation mark for this year's Midsummer Classic. Miguel Vargas tattooed a 433 foot home run into the second deck of the left field bleachers against Justin Wrobleski, bringing the score to its final mark. With his home run, Vargas now joins Frank Thomas and Magglio Ordoñez as the only White Sox with a home run in the All-Star Game.

Criminal charges filed against Lisa Hochstein and her ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden have been dismissed after both completed a pre-trial diversion program
The charges came after a hidden recording device was found in a car owned by Lisa's ex-husband, Lenny Hochstein, during the former couple's contentious divorce proceedings
Lisa claims the case stemmed from events over three years ago and accused Lenny of pursuing it at their children's expense
Lisa Hochstein and her ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden will no longer face criminal charges after they were accused of spying on Lisa's ex-husband, Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein.
The Real Housewives of Miami43, and Glidden, 52, were arrested in April on one felony charge of interception of wire, oral or electronic communications, after being accused of placing a recording device in Lenny's car amid his and Lisa's divorce proceedings in 2023.

New York Post | Dan Martin: After missing the past couple of weeks with cervical headaches, Austin Wells is expected to be recalled for Sunday’s game. Manager Aaron Boone said he would “likely” be in the starting lineup his first game back. It’s been a lost season so far for the Yankees backstop, whose .533 OPS ranked fourth-worst among all regulars before he landed on the shelf.
In a corresponding move, the Yankees sent down J.C. Escarra, another catcher who’s struggled to get it going offensively, including while given an expanded role during Wells’ absence. That leaves the right-handed Ali Sánchez, a journeyman who has appeared in eight games since the left-handed Wells went down, to serve as his backup. Even with their catching corps at full health, the Yankees are expected to seek help at the position in advance of next month’s trade deadline.
The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) After Saturday’s loss, the Yankees announced that Elmer Rodríguez would be called up to start Sunday’s series closer against Cincinnati. Gerrit Cole, who was slated to start that game, will be ******* ped back along with the rest of the regular rotation. The move was made to build in some extra rest during a stretch that will see the Yankees play 16 games in 16 days.
“It’s something we’ve been kicking around the last few days,” said Boone, who emphasized that the move was not due to any issue with the 35-year-old Cole. “(We) want to be pretty mindful of this as we go through the summer with a long stretch here.” Reliever Jake Bird was the odd man out, getting demoted to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Rodríguez.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees took their largest loss of the year Saturday, a 10-2 drubbing at the hands of the Reds. Will Warren, who’s been as reliable as they come all year in the rotation, allowed six runs in 5.2 innings, though four were unearned. Those runs came courtesy of an error at first by Ben Rice, who failed to secure a low but catchable throw from Anthony Volpe to help kick off a big inning. A man who’s evolved from role player to veteran leader was circumspect in his ******* ysis. “Let’s move on and be ready to go tomorrow,” said Paul Goldschmidt. “They played better than us. They beat us today. We’ll be ready to go tomorrow.”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges at a news conference where he called Mencia "one of California's biggest tax scofflaws."
The 58-year-old stand-up comic was charged with six felony counts of failure to file personal income tax with the intent to evade taxes — one each for the years 2019 to 2024 — and six similar counts for corporate taxes.
Mencia owes more than $300,000 in state taxes on income totaling $8.7 million, Hochman said.
He has not entered a plea, and emails sent to his attorney seeking comment was not immediately answered.

Tyler Kolek appeared to turn a New York Knicks parade outfit into a pointed joke at Governor Kathy Hochul’s expense while also backing Donald Trump in a very specific Knicks argument.
The Knicks guard had already become part of the parade conversation after New York celebrated its first NBA **** le since 1973.
But one detail from his celebration look drew political attention because it appeared to reference Hochul’s failed attempt to question Trump’s knowledge of Knicks history. The shirt did most of the talking.
Kaitlin Bennett’s X post pointed out the meaning many viewers took from Kolek’s shirt during the Knicks celebration.
“Knicks player Tyler Kolek appears to defend Trump and troll NY Governor Kathy Hochul with a ‘1993 World Champions’ shirt, after she said, ‘I’d ask Trump to name the starting lineup of the 1993 championship team’ (which they never won),” Bennett wrote.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman will announce criminal charges that his office is filing against comedian Carlos Mencia
The case is the first filed by the office's newly-created Business Tax Fraud Unit, Hochman said
Mencia, 58, is the creator and host of the Comedy Central series Mind of Mencia, which aired from 2005 to 2008
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is expected to announce criminal charges against comedian Carlos Mencia on Thursday, June 18.
In an advisory sent out on Thursday morning, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that it plans to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. PT at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles to reveal the charges against Mencia, 58.

COLUMBUS — To say that the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field State Championship Meet was a fruitful one for Scioto County would be an understatement.
That was evidenced on the final two days of competition for Scioto County's best and brightest in the sport.
In all, a total of seven individuals earned All-Ohio honors over the final two days of competition, with South Webster's Braden Mantell, West's Keagan Salem and Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler, Kenyon Evans, Ison Emnett, Cashton Adkins and Hunter Lawson all earning All-Ohio accolades to cap off the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field season.
Day 2 — Ella Hochstetler
Beginning Friday afternoon in the shot put, Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler earned her second All-Ohio honor of the 2026 OHSAA Outdoor Track and Field season, throwing 42 feet and a half-inch to claim third place in the event — just 16 hours after winning the 2026 OHSAA Division IV State Championship in girls shot put.

New York Democrats recently passed a bill that would remove the words "mother" and "father" from parts of state law, sending the legislation to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk for final approval.
Under the new bill, targeting state child custody and parental laws, "mother" becomes "gestating parent," "father" becomes "non-gestating parent," and "paternity" becomes "parentage."
It passed in the state Senate this week after progressing through the ****** embly in March.
Wisconsin Governor's Push To Erase Gendered Language From State Law Ignites Debate
Democrats who drafted the legislation claimed the wording shift would promote "inclusivity," while critics claim the change is unnecessary, with the legislative session having ended for the year on Thursday, FOX 5 New York reported.

Michael Ray Gledhill, the son of actor James Handy's girlfriend and the suspect in his fatal stabbing, is set to undergo a competency evaluation, a Los Angeles County judge ruled Friday.
Specifically, according to AP News, Superior Court Judge John H. Reid ruled that 44-year-old Gledhill be moved to mental health court, where he'll undergo psychological evaluations. It's said another judge will then decide if Gledhill is competent for trial. Gledhill's attorney did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
The court's decision came after District Attorney Nathan Hochman filed a felony complaint against Gledhill, who allegedly confessed to killing the 81-year-old veteran character actor earlier in the week.
"This is not how anyone's life should end, stabbed in the chest and left dying in the front yard of a home," Hochman said after filing the complaint on Friday. "The victim, James Handy, deserved to live out his later years enjoying what he had worked so hard for and enjoying it with those he loved and cared about. Like all murder victims, his life mattered and the person who inexplicably and violently took it must be held accountable for his actions."
Per the District Attorney's Office, Gledhill was charged "with one count of murder with a special allegation that he personally used a deadly weapon, a knife." Hochman's office also noted that the suspect faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted as charged.

The annual parade honoring Israel kicked off in New York City on Sunday without New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who earlier said he had chosen to skip the event, as his police commissioner led the parade as a grand marshal and other New York political leaders such as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attended.
The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.
Mamdani on Thursday told reporters at a news conference that he would not be attending.
"I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear," the mayor said.
Mamdani Won't Attend Israel Day Parade, Breaking Decades-long Mayoral Tradition Amid Antisemitism Surge