Florida mother allegedly stabs 3 hospital workers before leaving with newborn

A Florida woman stabbed three hospital employees when she removed her three-day-old infant from a ventilator Thursday night, authorities said. Kendra Greene was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of simple battery, one count of aggravated child abuse, and one count of resisting arrest without violence, Read More >

Criminal defendants sent for court-ordered psyche evals soar

By Steve Pomper Judges can order a mental health evaluation if there’s a question about a criminal defendant’s competency. Reportedly, both initial referrals and the subsequent findings of not mentally competent to stand trial are increasing. According to The Seattle Times, over the past decade, in King County, Washington, felony mental health referrals have risen 155% and 108% Read More >