• catloaf@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    Even if he’d been found not competent to stand trial, he’d still be committed involuntarily. I don’t know if this makes a difference.

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      8 months ago

      That ends once you’re stable though.

      Edit: also, I don’t mean the kid should be free, but a life sentence for a neglected child seems unfair. The kid knew he needed help and couldn’t get it. Sounds like a victim too.