Attorney: Man accused of threatening to kill Whitmer, Nessel has mental health issues
Detroit Free PressJun 03, 2020
The next court date for
Tesh did not appear at the hearing.
His attorney,
Simon asked that his client undergo a forensic evaluation to determine his mental competency, which was granted by Judge
Tesh faces a charge of false report or threat of terrorism. It's a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors said police arrested Tesh at his home on
During Wednesday's brief hearing, Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor
The defendant had an airsoft rifle resembling a real rifle in his home, Heika said.
In March, a state worker and daycare owner sought personal protection orders against Tesh, saying he had made death threats against them. One was granted, the other was not.
Tesh, a licensed real estate agent, posted bond and has a GPS tether with stay-at-home restrictions.
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