Eric Bieniemy, the father of 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as an offensive assistant, is currently under investigation for allegedly shooting his own mother [1]. The public defender representing Elijah argues that he suffers from significant mental health issues and has requested a competency evaluation to determine whether he can stand trial. A judge granted this request on Thursday, pausing the criminal proceedings until court-appointed specialists assess Elijah's mental state [2].
The case is also connected to three felony charges against Eric Bieniemy, who serves as an assistant coach for the Chiefs [3]. The criminal case involving his son will be put on hold while the evaluation takes place. This move highlights the complexities of cases where family members are involved in legal proceedings.