BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A man accused of intentionally crashing his car into a federal building in Montana will undergo a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported Tuesday that 54-year-old William Hutton appeared in federal court Friday but did not enter a plea to charges of destruction and attempted destruction of government property.
Hutton’s attorney John Rhodes says he requested the evaluation last week after he believed Hutton was exhibiting mental and emotional problems.
Judge Jeremiah Lynch says the report should determine if Hutton is competent enough to understand the charges.
Lynch has prohibited prosecutors from using statements Hutton makes in the evaluation as long as Hutton and his attorney do the same.
Federal authorities say Hutton caused more than $14,000 in damage in the attempt to destroy the downtown Bozeman building.
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Information from: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com
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