Sensitivity to Mental Illness Was the Hallmark of Retiring Judge Stephen Erickson

Sensitivity to mental illness was the hallmark of retiring Judge Stephen Erickson
MIDDLETOWN – District Court Judge Stephen P. Erickson can spot a defendant struggling with mental illness across a courtroom. He is attuned to individuals trying to ease their battles with alcohol or drugs. He encourages, and hectors, people coming before him to comply with their treatment regimens or be sent to jail. He discusses their diagnoses and medications with familiarity, and patience.
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Media feasting on syrupy misfortune
As soon as I thought the media’s feast on JaMarcus Russell’s alleged syrup sipping carcass was over, sportswriters everywhere pulled out clean plates equipped with fresh sets of shiny silverware.
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