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Apr 18th, 2014 · Comments Off on For ice-pick attacker, another year of commitment
Judge’s order continues involuntary treatment for Downingtown man
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Downingtown man who shocked the community in 1996 when he repeatedly stabbed his mother in the eye with an ice pick continues to suffer from “a severe mental disability” that requires continued involuntary treatment, a judge ruled on Thursday, April 17.
Dino B. Taraschi,...
Apr 17th, 2014 · Comments Off on Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom
Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing.
After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester...
Apr 11th, 2014 · Comments Off on Killer’s annual quest to increase freedom opposed again
Prosecutor: Threatening letter merits cuts in Richard Greist’s privileges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A psychiatrist for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office testified on Thursday, April 10, that a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity remains a danger to himself and others and needs to stay institutionalized –...
