Brian Walshe, the Cohasset man accused of killing his wife Ana, appeared in court Friday for a competency hearing.

Walshe had been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation; the judge agreed with Bridgewater State Hospital’s determination that Walshe is competent to stand trial.

The judge also denied a defense motion to change the venue of the trial.

Jury selection was scheduled to begin next week.

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