Jimmy Snuka’s murder charges were at issue in court again today, as it was time to revisit whether they should be dismissed in light of the judge finding him incompetent to stand trial. While Snuka was not present and Judge Kelly Banach did not rule today, the hearing was still newsworthy, as Snuka’s lawyer told Banach that the WWE Hall of Famer is in a hospice/palliative care facility with six months left to live according to the Allentown Morning Call. Banach stated that she wants to see Snuka’s latest medical records before she rules.
Snuka’s lawyer, Robert Kerwin, said his client was too sick to travel to Pennsylvania for the hearing, so he testified via a FaceTime video chat instead. It was also claimed that he’s subject to episodes where he tries to leave the facility he’s in because he thinks he’s late for a wrestling booking. The prosecution believes that Snuka is faking to duck responsibility for the charges, which allege that he killed girlfriend Nancy Argentino by shoving her in their hotel room, causing her head to strike an object (like a night stand) and not getting help afterwards.
