Protester Is Ruled Competent to Stand Trial
From Times Wire Reports
The man whose tractor-sitting protest on the Mall brought traffic to a crawl was found competent to stand trial.
Dwight Ware Watson, 50, who was protesting against tobacco policies he contends ruined him financially, was ordered to appear Tuesday for a hearing. He is being held without bond.
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