A former New Orleans priest and accused child molester was in court Thursday for the results of his dementia test. The test was ordered to determine if he is competent to stand trial. A doctor confirmed that Hecker does have Alzheimer's and dementia, but the judge did not rule on whether or not he was competent to stand trial. A trial date has been set and the judge will determine then if he is competent. That trial is tentatively set for Sept. 9, 2024. Hecker's attorney issued the following statement regarding the diagnosis: "The two short medical reports provided this morning show Lawrence Hecker has mild to moderate dementia/Alzheimers. We expect that the Court appointed sanity commission, lead by Dr. DeLand, may prepare a supplemental report to assist the Court in its determination as to Mr. Hecker's competency to stand trial."At Hecker's last court date, a doctor said she believes Hecker could remember things from 20 years ago, but is showing signs of suffering from strokes and doesn't have strong short-term memory.Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams became heated at the suggestion of the dementia evaluation, calling it malingering. "He was as sharp as he was when he talked to WDSU," said Williams in the courtroom. After his last court date, Williams doubled down on his concerns for the delay, saying he believes the delays are on purpose. "I think the facts are very clear in this case. What's not clear is why it's taking so long to get this case in the courtroom," said Williams. "Lawrence Hecker was able to take reporters extensive questions and had no problem doing it. If he can do it with investigative journalists, he can certainly do it up here."Williams was critical of the number of days between evaluations and said that tight deadlines need to be set moving forward. Hecker's trial was supposed to start in March, but he had to undergo a mental evaluation before the trial could begin. WDSU obtained records in the case. Prosecutors said Hecker is a serial child abuser, rapist, and a diagnosed pedophile who continues to possess child pornography.According to prosecutors in this case, Hecker choked the victim until he was unconscious and then raped him.Hecker was seen in a wheelchair when he was last in court last month. The prosecutors in the case said if they needed to bring Hecker in on a gurney, they would. Prosecutors said he appeared to be fine and resting comfortably. The judge said the plan is to proceed and go to trial. WDSU investigative reporter Aubry Killion spoke with Hecker last June. When asked about the abuse allegations, Hecker said, "There is good and bad in everybody."