The "Sarah" Trial
In June of 1990, a woman with multiple personalities filed rape charges against a man who had taken advantage of one of her naive selves. Much was made of the fact that the woman was multiple, and therefore by definition "too mentally ill to know what she was doing." Was this a "victory for the rights of the mentally ill," or just another brick in the wall?The conviction was later overturned. Perjury by the DA's chief witness. He lied when he said that he had explained Sarah's multiplicity to Peterson. The DA knew that his chief witness had been having sex with Sarah -- or with Ginger, if Sarah said no -- on a regular basis for over a year. He charged Peterson because it was a hot media item. The real crime was committed under the guise of enforcing the law and protecting the vulnerable. http://truthinjustice.org/
Newsline interviews Dr. Nancy Perry, "MPD expert"
Commentary on the trial and its consequences
Violation and Virtuality By Sandy Stone. Another look at the Sarah case; and an online persona, invented by a singlet, taking on a life of its own.
Click here to buy "My Name Is Legion" Fictionalized account of the trial and its aftermath.
