10 Mar 2014 California civil commitment competency forensic psychology treatment Psychologist whistleblower awarded $1 million; fired after testifying about state hospital's competency restoration program In an unprecedented case, a civil jury has awarded $1 million in damages to a psychologist who was retaliated against after she challenged ...
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