“Both counsels have agreed that they will accept the opinion of a psychiatrist who has already examined the defendant, Dr. Salem.
The decision of this court is that the defendant is not guilty by reason of insanity.
She will be ordered to a mental health facility, where she can be treated. The court is now adjourned.”
David stood up, drained. It’s over, he thought. It’s finally over. He and Sandra could start living their lives again.
He looked at Judge Williams and said happily, “We’re having a baby.”
Dr. Salem said to David, “I would like to make a suggestion. I’m not sure it can be done,
but if you can arrange it, I think it would be helpful to Ashley.
The Connecticut Psychiatric Hospital back east has handled more cases of MPD than any other place in the country.
A friend of mine, Dr. Otto Lewison, is in charge of it. If you could arrange for the court
to have Ashley sent there, I think it would be very beneficial.” “Thanks,” David said. “I’ll see what I can do.”
Dr. Steven Patterson said to David, “I-I don’t know how to thank you.” David smiled.
“You don’t have to. It was quid pro quo. Remember?” “You did a brilliant job. For a while I was afraid—”
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