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NY Man Who Faked Death Fit For Molestation Trial - wcbstv.com: "A Buffalo man who police say faked his own death after getting his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter pregnant has been found competent to stand trial.

Edtition Thompson, facing possible life in prison, has pleaded not guilty to predatory child molestation.

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Thompson fled Buffalo last summer and authorities say his family staged a fake memorial service. He was arrested in Sacramento, Calif., in March.

Police say he's since faked a heart attack and suicide attempt."