Death Watch: Texas Set to Kill Mentally Disabled Man

Few hours remain for Supremes to step in

"...as advocates continue to cry foul. Indeed, Wilson is mentally retarded and execution of the mentally disabled is, in..."

Aug. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Intellectually Disabled or Mentally Ill?

Three cases raise the question

"...his attorneys filed an appeal contending Williams is "intellectually disabled" and therefore not subject to execution...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Other Sister

"...movies addressing the implications of (non-platonic) love among the mentally disabled. Somehow, though, all this laudable gusto for getting..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Radio

The mentally handicapped again are used as vehicles for our own best intentions.

"...good intentions and a rousing message about "mainstreaming" the mentally disabled – whom, the movie quite seriously suggests, have..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mother

Bong Joon-ho, the South Korean director of The Host, is back with an exquisitely rendered murder mystery fraught with psychological suspense.

"...with her 27-year-old son, Do-joon (Won), a simple, perhaps mentally disabled, young man who, though easily confused, may often..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Smart Enough to Die

In 2002, the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for mentally retarded defendants. Still, Texas finds a way.

"...And that is a key issue, because Chester is mentally retarded, says Orlansky, a circumstance that should make him..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gigli

"...With ‘Really’" Gigli (Affleck) is hired to kidnap a mentally disabled teenager named Brian (Bartha) in order to persuade..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...unmanageable behavior. Cook was left nearly hopeless about her disabled son's future. That is, until she found refuge for..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Red Riding: 1983

This final film in the three-part series affords a great deal of satisfaction in resolving the plot’s many mysteries.

"...a series of young girls went missing and a mentally disabled man, Michael Myshkin (Mays), was wrongfully convicted for..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pauline & Paulette

This Belgian drama tells a deceptively simple story about the complex relationships of four elderly sisters, one of whom is mentally handicapped.

"...of four elderly sisters. Pauline (van der Groen) is mentally handicapped and lives in provincial Belgium with her sister..."

April 26, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Watch: Texas Goes Through With Wilson Execution

Supreme Court declines to intervene in case of man with IQ of 61

"...in death, questions remain about whether Wilson was actually mentally disabled – and questions persist as well about Texas'..."

Aug. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Champions

Bobby Farrelly's sports comedy's only offense is being offensively agreeable

"...hothead basketball coach training a team made up of disabled players by court order? Fire up the discourse cannon...."

March 10, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Headlines

"...mental retardation. See "Death Watch: Texas Set to Kill Mentally Disabled Man," Newsdesk blog, Aug. 7...."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature

On Death and Life

Dealing with the death penalty and other notable bills heard this week

"...Supreme Court ruling banning the execution of the intellectually disabled was among a list of death penalty-related bills left..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: New Appeal Argues Ineffective Defense

New appeal argues Williams' mental impairment

"...of points on appeal – including that he is mentally disabled, and that his lawyer, well-known Houston capital attorney..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...the center's new PSAC program, which counsels physically and mentally disabled people who have been sexually assaulted...."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Death Watch: Mark Soliz Hopes One Stay Leads to Another

Death row inmate argues fetal alcohol spectrum disorder renders him unfit for execution

"...U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the execution of mentally disabled Dexter Johnson, another Texas death row inmate is..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fighting Injustice

"...Aging and Disability Services. The proposed eviction of their disabled loved ones from the living center has caused them..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Postmarks

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...the idea that he is "speaking up for (the) disabled". However, disability rights groups have less truck with Abbott..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Death Penalty in Practice

"...from our own eyes. The third case involves a mentally disabled young man who wasn't even present when his..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...27, it's one day after a historic occasion for disabled Americans: July 26 marks the 26th anniversary of the..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...and waited until yet another fatal shooting of a mentally disabled citizen?..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Day Trips: Texas Fishing Regulations

Fishing licenses required in Texas with exceptions

"...1931 (85 years old). Or if you are certifiably mentally disabled (with caveats)...."

Feb. 12, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Commendable Coverage

"...possible quality of life for the severely to profoundly mentally disabled. The reporter's investigation and coverage of these citizens'..."

June 10, 2015 Postmarks

U.S. Supremes Give Skinner a Reprieve

Death row inmate awaits decision on DNA

"...was brutally murdered along with her two grown and mentally disabled sons on New Year's Eve in the home..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...Colangelo) -- A desperate young factory worker recruits a mentally disabled ex-boyfriend to steal a pregnancy test for her...."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Biscoe's Mr. Fix-It Hangs Up Spurs

The man behind County Judge Sam Biscoe bids farewell

"...himself to get the payments started. And when a mentally disabled teen was booked into jail for playing with..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Cross-Border Craziness Continues

Erroneously deported man returns home; Congress urges action on Juarez murders

"...A mentally disabled Los Angeles-area man who was mistakenly deported to..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Cross-Border Madness

Family of Los Angeles-area man says he was mistakenly deported to Mexico; and Oaxaca's government apologizes for infamous police raid

"...The family of a mentally disabled Los Angeles-area man says he was mistakenly deported..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...might make the family, friends, co-workers, and teachers of mentally disabled Austinites want to never pick up a Chronicle..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

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