2 children to face competency restoration after being charged in brutal attack of 5-year-old girl

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Two children, ages 9 and 11, who are charged in connection with the brutal assault of a 5-year-old girl last year must undergo competency restoration before they can stand trial.

Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Kristin Sweeney issued her ruling April 1 after the suspects were evaluated by doctors in March.

Last October, prosecutors charged the 11-year-old girl and the 9-year-old boy with attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping and strangulation…

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