Purdue University student accused of fatally stabbing his roommate seeks insanity defense

The Purdue University student who last month was accused of fatally stabbing his former roommate is planning to use an insanity defense amid an ongoing criminal trial. The student's defense team filed a notice to the court asking that medical professionals are appointed to evaluate his psychological state and decide whether he is fit to stand trial.

In a motion electronically filed Friday, Ji Min Sha's attorney, Kyle Cray, requested the court to appoint "two or three competent and disinterested psychiatrists, psychologists or physicians who have expertise in determining competency to examine the Defendant and report to this Court on his competence to stand trial."

The motion also sought to schedule a competency hearing for Sha, the Journal and Courier reported.