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It’s anticipated that, once proceedings continue, defense attorneys—likely including public defenders—will seek psychological evaluations and argue that their client suffers from mental disorders affecting competency. Such strategies are common in cases involving politically motivated violence.
However, the primary evidence, including writings perceived as lucid and purposeful, suggests that the shooter was entirely capable of planning and executing the attack. This reduces the efficacy of mental health defenses but remains a standard part of legal proceedings.