Post by gellibee on Jul 27, 2006 7:25:02 GMT -5
Do Not Execute Darrell Ferguson!
Prior to his trial, Ferguson waived his right to a jury, pled guilty to all charges, and waived his right to presentation of any mitigating evidence. This alone is indicative of someone with poor mental health.
Aditionally, medical records show that he had been receiving treatment over several years for ADHD and other psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder.
Ferguson engaged in activities frequently associated with brain damage, including a long history of substance abuse. His medical records provide reasons to believe that he may have brain dysfunction, but results of any neuropsychological testing were never presented to a jury.
Ferguson has an IQ of 77, was enrolled in special education, and demonstrated “significant elevations on the Mania, Antisocial Features, and Aggression scales” through personality testing. He has also been hospitalized due to suicide attempts.
Ferguson had been prescribed a mood stabilizing drug, an antidepressant drug, a drug used to decrease agitation, and a drug used to control aggressive behavior. However, he had refused to take them for the two and a half months leading up to the time of the murders.
ACT NOW by contacting Gov. Bob Taft requesting that Darrell Ferguson's execution be halted!
Prior to his trial, Ferguson waived his right to a jury, pled guilty to all charges, and waived his right to presentation of any mitigating evidence. This alone is indicative of someone with poor mental health.
Aditionally, medical records show that he had been receiving treatment over several years for ADHD and other psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder.
Ferguson engaged in activities frequently associated with brain damage, including a long history of substance abuse. His medical records provide reasons to believe that he may have brain dysfunction, but results of any neuropsychological testing were never presented to a jury.
Ferguson has an IQ of 77, was enrolled in special education, and demonstrated “significant elevations on the Mania, Antisocial Features, and Aggression scales” through personality testing. He has also been hospitalized due to suicide attempts.
Ferguson had been prescribed a mood stabilizing drug, an antidepressant drug, a drug used to decrease agitation, and a drug used to control aggressive behavior. However, he had refused to take them for the two and a half months leading up to the time of the murders.
ACT NOW by contacting Gov. Bob Taft requesting that Darrell Ferguson's execution be halted!