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Judge: Woman accused of stabbing Boston EMT not fit to stand trial

Officials said EMT Elaina McAlister’s injuries forced her to medically retire

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Julie Tejeda, who was accused of stabbing EMT Elaina McAlister in 2019, was found not competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Monday. Tejeda will be released to live in a group home.

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By Leila Merrill
EMS1

BOSTON — Julie Tejeda, who was accused of stabbing an EMT in Boston in 2019, was found not competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Monday.

She will be released to live in a group home, WCVB reported.

Tejeda was charged with assault with intent to murder; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and assault and battery on a public employee.

She was accused of stabbing EMT Elaina McAlister several times inside an ambulance.

McAlister was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Officials said the injuries forced McAlister to medically retire from her job.

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