Lindsey Buckingham Stalking Suspect Michelle Dick Ruled Not Competent for Trial

Michelle Dick, the woman charged with stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, was found not competent to stand trial on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Los Angeles County Mental Health Court Judge Robert S. Harrison issued the ruling after reviewing a report from a court-appointed doctor who examined Dick while she was in custody.

• Judge Robert S. Harrison told Dick directly: “At this time, the court finds that you are not able to handle your case. You are not trial-competent.”
• The judge also found it “medically appropriate to treat the defendant’s psychiatric condition with medication.”
• A follow-up hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2026, to decide the next steps in the case.
• Dick, 55, faces six felonies and one misdemeanor tied to an alleged yearslong stalking campaign against Buckingham, 76.
• Dick appeared in court wearing a yellow-and-blue jail uniform and waist restraints.

What Happens Next for Michelle Dick’s Case?

The August 27, 2026 hearing will determine whether attempting to restore Dick to competency serves the interest of justice. The court will also weigh whether Dick qualifies for a mental-health diversion program, which could lead to a dismissal of the charges if she completes it successfully.

Timeline of the Alleged Stalking Campaign Against Lindsey Buckingham

Prosecutors’ amended complaint alleges Dick repeatedly followed and made unwanted contact with Buckingham between October 9, 2021, and March 25, 2026. The case first became public in November 2024, when Buckingham sought a restraining order accusing Dick of “swatting” his Brentwood home by calling 911 and falsely reporting that shots had been fired, which triggered a large police response.

A judge granted that restraining order in December 2024, ordering Dick to stay at least 100 yards from Buckingham, his wife, and his son for five years and prohibiting any contact. Court filings from Buckingham describe a police stop in which body-worn camera footage recorded Dick “rambling about me being her father and suffocating her as a child.”

Prosecutors allege Dick assaulted Buckingham with a motor vehicle on March 19, 2026, and vandalized his Mercedes-Benz S450 that same day, defacing the car “with graffiti and other inscribed material.” On March 25, 2026, prosecutors say Dick tracked Buckingham to Santa Monica, California, and threw a substance at him before fleeing the scene.

Buckingham was not injured in the March 25 incident. A law-enforcement source told Rolling Stone it was unclear whether the substance thrown at him was caustic.

How Michelle Dick Was Arrested and Charged

Dick was arrested in Indiana in April 2026 after allegedly confronting Buckingham in Santa Monica in violation of the standing restraining order. She was transported back to California and pleaded not guilty to seven charges on May 6, 2026.

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Dick with six felonies and a misdemeanor, alleging she assaulted Buckingham with a motor vehicle and threw an unidentified substance at him as part of a purported yearslong stalking campaign.

FAQ

Is Michelle Dick going to trial for stalking Lindsey Buckingham?

Not at this time. A judge ruled on August 6, 2026 that Dick is not competent to stand trial, and the court will revisit her case at an August 27, 2026 hearing.

What charges does Michelle Dick face?

Dick faces six felonies and one misdemeanor, stemming from allegations that she assaulted Buckingham with a motor vehicle, vandalized his car, and threw a substance at him as part of a yearslong stalking campaign dating back to October 2021.

Could the charges against Michelle Dick be dismissed?

Possibly. Prosecutors and the court will consider at the August 27, 2026 hearing whether Dick qualifies for a mental-health diversion program, which could lead to a dismissal of charges if she completes it successfully.

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1. Lindsey Buckingham’s Alleged Stalker Ruled ‘Not Trial-Competent’ After Mental-Health Exam (Rolling Stone)