Wichita ? A therapist accused of stalking a Fort Riley soldier she was counseling for post-traumatic stress is fighting government efforts to have her committed for a mental examination.

The defense attorney for Rachelle Santiago filed a motion Friday seeking a local examination rather than the commitment of up to 45 days sought by prosecutors.

Prosecutors want to determine her competency to stand trial and whether she has a mental disease.

The 43-year-old Manhattan woman is charged with stalking the sergeant and attempting to elude pursuing police at Fort Riley.

Court documents allege that when she was booked into the Geary County Jail, Santiago screamed and flung body fluids at jailers. She also allegedly threatened to kill a nationally known comedian.

Her detention hearing is Tuesday in federal court in Topeka.