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A psychologist says accused Jan. 8 gunman Jared Loughner is still incompetent to stand trial. While Loughner's mental state is improving, he should remain in a prison hospital for another four months, she said. His attorneys agreed. Read more» 5

Loughner, after his January arrest.

Accused Jan. 8 shooter Jared Lee Loughner told a prison psychologist that he doesn't want interviews with her videotaped, even as his lawyers are seeking a court order to have such examinations recorded. Read more» 1

In the wake of a request to keep Jared Lee Loughner committed for an extended period of time, U.S. District Judge Larry Burns has ordered the scope of a Sept. 21 hearing altered. Burns said the the BOP has indicated it believes that Loughner can be restored to competency. Read more»

A federal appeals court late Friday denied an emergency request to block the forced medication of Jared Loughner. In a detailed response filed late Friday afternoon, government lawyers painted a picture of a depressed and hopeless Loughner saying "give me the injection, kill me now." Read more»

Loughner

The doctors who performed competency examinations on accused Jan. 8 shooter Jared Lee Loughner won't be questioned in court next week, signaling that he may be found incompetent to stand trial. Read more» 1

Loughner

A federal judge ordered that the medical records of accused January 8 shooter Jared Lee Loughner be turned over to the psychologist conducting a competency examination. Read more»