Lindsey Buckingham Stalking Suspect Michelle Dick Found Not Competent for Trial
Michelle Dick, the woman facing felony charges for allegedly stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, has been found not competent to stand trial. Los Angeles County Mental Health Court Judge Robert S. Harrison issued the ruling during a hearing held Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Judge Harrison delivered the finding directly to Dick in court, stating, “At this time, the court finds that you are not able to handle your case. You are not trial-competent.” The decision came after a court-appointed doctor evaluated Dick while she remained in custody and submitted a report to the judge.
- Judge Harrison also determined it is “medically appropriate to treat the defendant’s psychiatric condition with medication.”
- Dick, 55, appeared in court dressed in a yellow-and-blue jail uniform and wearing waist restraints.
- A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for August 27, 2026.
- Dick faces six felony counts and one misdemeanor in the case.
What Happens at the August 27 Hearing
At the next hearing, the court is expected to weigh two paths forward. One option is pursuing efforts to restore Dick’s competency so the case could eventually proceed to trial. The other is determining whether she is eligible for a mental-health diversion program, which could result in the charges being dismissed if she completes it successfully.
The Allegations Against Michelle Dick
Prosecutors in Los Angeles County allege that Dick struck Buckingham with a motor vehicle and threw an unknown substance at him as part of what they describe as a stalking pattern spanning several years. An amended complaint states that Dick repeatedly followed and made unwanted contact with the musician between October 9, 2021, and March 25, 2026.
According to the criminal complaint, Dick used a vehicle to assault Buckingham on March 19, 2026, and on the same day vandalized his Mercedes-Benz S450, marking the car with what prosecutors describe as graffiti and other inscribed material. Six days later, on March 25, 2026, Dick allegedly located Buckingham in Santa Monica, California, and threw a substance at him before running off. Buckingham, 76, was not hurt in that incident, and a law-enforcement source told reporters it remains unclear whether the substance was corrosive.
Dick was taken into custody in Indiana in April 2026 following the Santa Monica confrontation, which allegedly violated an existing restraining order. After being extradited to California, she entered a not guilty plea to all seven charges on May 6, 2026.
Background on the Restraining Order
Buckingham first pursued legal protection from Dick in November 2024, alleging that she “swatted” his home by placing a 911 call falsely claiming shots had been fired at his family’s residence in Brentwood, which triggered a heavy police response. A judge approved a restraining order the following month, in December 2024, mandating that Dick remain at least 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, and his son for a period of five years, while also prohibiting any contact and barring her from approaching their homes or vehicles.
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- Lindsey Buckingham’s Alleged Stalker Ruled ‘Not Trial-Competent’ After Mental-Health Exam | Rolling Stone
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