Our Opinion: The criminal justice system is dangerous for autistic people

Mr. Robert Roberson was wrongfully convicted in 2003 of murdering his 2 year old daughter, convicted on the basis of β€œjunk science,” but arrested because of the way he acted. His β€œflat affect” β€” meaning he didn’t show his emotions β€” while in the emergency room with her raised the suspicions of hospital staff, leading to his arrest. β€œHis attorneys have…

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