The trial for the man accused of gunning down a Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputy has been put on hold because the defendant has been ruled mentally unfit to continue. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Thomas Zeff ordered the trial for David Machado Jr. be put on hold Monday because Machado is not currently capable of aiding in his own defense. Zeff made his ruling after reviewing a mental health report compiled for Machado.
Defendant in deputy's slaying ruled mentally unfit
