Psychiatric test for Ala. tree-poisoning suspect

Published September 27, 2012 5:03pm ET



AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A University of Alabama fan accused of poisoning Auburn University’s landmark oak trees in a fit of football rivalry voluntarily surrendered for psychiatric testing at a state mental facility Thursday, likely delaying his trial yet again.

Prosecutors had asked the judge to revoke Harvey Updyke’s bond following his arrest earlier this month during a dispute at a store in Hammond, La., and a judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday.

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