Man Accused of Attacking Muslim Lawmaker in Connecticut Ordered to Undergo Psych Exam

Published on December 23, 2023

HARTFORD, Conn.—A man accused of attacking a Connecticut state representative outside a Muslim prayer service was ordered Thursday to undergo a mental competency evaluation. Andrey Desmond, 30, appeared in Superior Court on several charges, including attempted sexual assault in the June attack on state Rep. Maryam Khan, who was attending a service at Hartford’s XL Center with her family marking Eid al-Adha, the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca. Court records show that Mr. Desmond, who was living in New Britain, has a history of mental illness. Mr. Desmond’s public defender, John Stawicki, asked for the mental health evaluation, saying he does not believe his client understands what is happening and could assist in his own defense. Mr. Desmond is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 1 following the exam....

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