Sentence postponed for man accused of raping family member – 95.3 MNC

A 40-year-old man was scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, but the judge decided to postpone his sentencing due to his mental health.

Dominick Jones, of Elkhart, is accused of raping a family member who was 13 years old at the time.

Defense counsel requested an additional continuance, stating that Jones did not understand the presentence investigation materials and also indicated that there were concerns about his competency that resulted in him being sent to a state hospital for evaluation and recovery.

However, The Goshen News states that phone calls and incidents in prison, as well as Jones’ own ability to write his own applications, indicate he may be faking the symptoms.

The judge hired psychologists to evaluate Jones, and a competency hearing is scheduled for June 20.