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Subject:
web: trial could turn into a farce
From:
Sylvia Caras <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:16:12 -0700
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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that criminal defendants with a history 
of mental illness do not always have the right to represent themselves, 
even though they have been judged competent to stand trial.

http://news.lp.findlaw.com/ap/a/w/1154/06-19-2008/20080619072003_57.html

(I'm saddened and without good words -- this seems to me an example of 
discrimination.  Sylvia)



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