Defense in Genesis Mata case drops competency challenge, criminal proceedings reinstated

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Defense counsel for Ray Mata Jr. won't seek a second opinion on his competency to stand trial in the torture slaying of his 8-year-old daughter. Criminal proceedings were reinstated Tuesday afternoon against Mata -- found competent by a psychologist in April -- after a public defender indicated he won't challenge that [...]