i.e. Ali is unable to control his behavior, therefore others will have to control his behavior for him.
Indeed. The excuses fly with this one.
"I can't help the way I talk to you; I'm bipolar."
"I can't help my choices; I'm bipolar."
"Anything that isn't right about me is because I am bipolar."
"Oh, I only killed her because I am bipolar."
BUUUUGH.
This man killed her because he was an abusive-possessive personality type who kill women if they can't have them. A la OJ Simpson.
I hope this scum never sees the light of day again.