Apparently Jerry Sandusky's defense attorneys have gotten approval to use those revolting "love letters" the former assistant coach allegedly wrote to one of his victims as evidence of "histrionic personality disorder." Well, I guess pleading insanity is nothing new. But is someone with histrionic personality disorder technically insane? Does Sandusky really have it? And hey, since we're asking questions, what exactly IS histrionic personality disorder?
Well, according to the National Library of Medicine, histrionic personality disorder is a condition in which people act in a very emotional and dramatic way that draws attention to themselves. Causes are unknown, but the disorder typically develops in early adulthood. Okay, plausible so far. Now let's see if the following list of symptoms describes Jerry Sandusky:
Acting or looking overly seductive
Being easily influenced by other people
Being overly concerned with their looks
Being overly dramatic and emotional
Being overly sensitive to criticism or disapproval
Believing that relationships are more intimate than they actually are
Blaming failure or disappointment on others
Constantly seeking reassurance or approval
Having a low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification
Needing to be the center of attention
Quickly changing emotions, which may seem shallow to others
Hmmm. That list of symptoms definitely describes Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, but Jerry Sandusky? I don't know the man personally, but considering "pedophilia" isn't on that list (or even "inappropriate sexual behavior"), I'm having a hard time making the connection between the ex-coach and histrionic personality disorder. Which, by the way, might not be a terribly strong defense even if Sandusky was diagnosed: When the next revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is released, the condition might not even be recognized as an actual mental disorder.
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Mr Sandusky is an arrogant, self-serving, disgusting individual. His attorneys are a disgrace to their profession and let's not even touch on the complete lack of respect and compassion they are collectively showing to the victims. I hope this insulting attempt at excusing his crimes serves only to harden the judge and jury even more.
I hope this guy rots in hell! I can't believe they are using an excuse to get him off! Shame on them!!
Amendola is supposed to be the most revered and respected and highly effective attorney in Pennsylvania. He should not have been appointed or chosen to work on this trial, his credibility and respect are about to go to sh**. This will not be a win for him, no matter how much they are paying him. If he is a good enough attorney to get this guy off the hook, then by gosh he's a freaking miracle worker not an attorney. Sandusky deserves what those inmates are going to give to him once he is convicted, and from what I hear, even if he is going to be in protective custody in prison the transfer place he must go to first is a real doozie.
So? Personality disorder is just a clinical way of saying "a**hole'. But insurance won't reimburse for treatment of "a**hole", not least because you can't cure a**hole, So you gotta fancy it up into a legitimate sounding diagnosis. Not all a**holes are criminals, but all criminals are a**holes. But like most a**holes, Sandusky didn't get any sort of "diagnosis" until he was in trouble/suffering. Why? Because up until recently, he was perfectly happy, I'm sure. Its just everyone around him who was being made miserable. His poor lawyers! Its hard to defend the indefensible....
You said it all, countrygirl670!