Monday, May 23, 2011

The Dangers of an "Asperger's Defense"

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An article in the Philadelphia Inquirer describes Asperger Syndrome as a "new challenge to the courts."  Not, as one might imagine, because people with Asperger syndrome are more likely than others to be the victims of crimes.  Nor because people with Asperger syndrome are less likely to understand the social expectations around trespassing or stalking.  Rather, the article relates to a horrific rape and murder case in which the defendant is a young man with Asperger syndrome.  Here's an excerpt from the article:

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