LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Incompetent to stand trial — that's the professional opinion of the psychiatrist who examined Antonio Coleman during his time at Central State Hospital. She referenced his history going back to a 2004 report from Jefferson County Public Schools which diagnosed him with low intellectual ability.
The court still needs to decide if Coleman is incompetent again, however.
A 2022 rape case was dismissed for incompetency previously, as well as five sexual harassment allegations that took place in Louisville's medical district between late 2023 and early 2024.
Dr. Andrea Talledo, the psychiatrist who examined Coleman, believes even if medicated Coleman's condition will remain the same.
"It is possible it was exacerbated by substance use. But yes, considering it's something that has happened for awhile, it's something that he was potentially born with," Talledo said.
During interviews, she determined Coleman only understood about 1-in-4 court concepts and failed to grasp the major roles of people working in the courtroom.
His defense attorney, Que Christian, said Coleman struggled with basic living.
"Like spending or using money, buying groceries, making meals, things of that nature," she said, confirming a 2023 evaluation of the accused man with the psychiatrist.
If the court deems Coleman incompetent again, the prosecutor will seek involuntary mental health treatment for Coleman. That would involve an evidentiary hearing, tentatively scheduled for mid-August, where Judge Jennifer Bryant Wilcox will consider the evidence against Coleman.
In 2023, Wilcox ruled there was not enough evidence to commit Coleman for involuntary treatment over the rape charge he's now facing again. This time is different since the accuser has agreed to testify in the case.
A decision on Coleman's competency is expected on Monday, July 22.
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