I see you sarcasm and raise. As a veteran he diserved better.
The moment they put him IN that prison, they became responsible for his safety.
And if he WAS mentally ill, how could he be responsible for himself?
But the moment the state took it upon themselves to forcibly take him into custody, they assumed responsibility for his welfare and safety while under their purview.
I’d like to be the judge on that case, or be on the jury.
And yes, as a Vet, he deserved much better- at the very least some help to combat his mental illness.
He absolutely did.
Of course, how was anyone to know he was a veteran?
Pretty much every homeless drunk on the streets of NYC claims to have been in the service.
His family knew, but they did nothing to help him with his trespassing case.