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Dude looks like a ghoul. Yikes.
Not to talk bad about mentally incompetent rapists, but Ron Jeremy was always a bit suspect... >

The article stated he will be periodically re-evaluated. 
I think it is noteworthy Jeremy wasn't even in the court room. Seems he really has deteriorated. >

I didn't read the artice...do they think it could maybe be dementia? >

Yes. Both the defense and prosecution agree Jeremy's dementia is too severe for Jeremy to stand trial, though the prosecution asked for periodic reevaluation. >

What's the point in a periodic reevaluation if they agree? Do they not understand how dementia works? It's not like it's some cold that's going to pass in a few days. >

The prosecutor's reasoning for asking for the periodic reevaluation is not listed. Purely speculation on my part but some of the possible reasons are this is a standard request for all not fit to stand trial rulings, to quiet any fears that Jeremy is "faking", or at the request of the victims. This is purely speculation on my part. >

My guess is that the possibility exists that medical treatment may be developed to return some level of cognitive function to the suspect, and should that occur, the prosecution wants to reserve the right to proceed.