Eric Adams pushes forward in addressing public drug use in NYC with new law permitting involuntary commitment for addicts.
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to make it easier to involuntarily take drug users off the streets for treatment, even if they do not want help. On Wednesday, he introduced what he’s calling the “Comfortable Intervention Act,” which aims to expand the scope of involuntary commitment for those battling substance abuse disorders, according to what […]
Kelley, the estranged wife of Scott Wolf, speaks out against alleged ‘police brutality’ following a second ‘involuntary hold.’
Kelly Wolf, the estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf, recently claimed she experienced “police brutality” while being held under a hospital order she described as “unwilling.” In an Instagram story, she stated, “I was held for seven days and they tried to keep me for 90. I can’t stay silent anymore.” She shared a photo […]
’16 and Pregnant’ Star Whitney Purvis Taken into Custody for Involuntary Manslaughter
MTV’s 16 and Pregnant Star Whitney Purvis Arrested Whitney Purvis, known from MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, was reportedly taken into custody on Monday by sheriff’s deputies in Floyd County, Georgia, facing charges of involuntary manslaughter. According to records, Purvis is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly distributing a substance called “Tranq,” which is a mix […]
Lawmakers in New York will vote on laws for involuntary commitment to tackle the city’s mental health crisis.
State lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have unveiled the details of an agreement aimed at addressing the needs of individuals with severe mental illness. This is part of a larger state budget anticipated to be voted on today. The modifications encompass many of Hochul’s initial recommendations, requiring hospitals to conduct thorough evaluations before any commitments. […]
DoEd to Restart Involuntary Student Debt Collection After Pandemic Pause
The Department of Education (DOED) is preparing to resume unwilling debt collections for its default federal student loan portfolio after suspending collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, the department announced Monday. The Federal Student Aid Agency (FSA) will officially resume collections of its default federal student loan portfolio on May 5th. Until then, default borrowers have […]
Adams’ call for involuntary care: Letters
Issue: Mayor Adams and I will propose more unwilling treatment to resolve the crisis of mental instability. Mayor Adams is 100% correct on this issue (“committed with compassion,” Mayor Eric Adams, April 11). We have hundreds of thousands of criminally crazy people sleeping on the streets across America. Adding the number of criminally insane people […]
NY Gov Hochul seeks expanded involuntary commitment laws over violent crimes on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is considering expanding the state's involuntary commitment law to allow hospitals to force treatment on more people with mental health issues. are. This comes in the wake of a series of violent crimes on New York City's subways. Hochul said Friday that he wants to introduce a bill in […]
Mayor Adams presses Gov. Hochul face-to-face on involuntary removals of mentally ill in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams faced Gov. Kathy Hochul in Albany on Tuesday to ask for action on a number of high-profile issues, including expanding the city's power to remove mentally ill New Yorkers from public places. , the Post reported. Sources said the pullers gathered for an hour in an office on the second floor of […]
Father Of Georgia School Shooter Pleads Not Guilty To Second-Degree Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
Colin Gray, 54, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, 14, enters Barrow County Courthouse for his first court appearance on September 6, 2024 in Winder, Georgia. (Photo by Bryn Anderson Poole/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf12:18pm – Thursday, November 21, 2024 Collin Gray, the father of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray, pleaded […]
Alec Baldwin Returns to ‘SNL’ to Spoof Bret Baier, Kamala Harris Interview; Months After Judged Dismissed Involuntary Manslaughter Case
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin is back on “Saturday Night Live.” However, the actor who won an Emmy Award for playing former President Donald Trump did not reprise the role. He returned Saturday night, playing Fox News' Bret Baier in an opening skit that mimicked this week's interview with Kamala Harris. After receiving loud […]