On the 13th day of the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, psychiatrist Dr. Bradley Peterson testified that Dimitrios was severely psychotic during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and other conditions, his mental state allegedly drove his actions.
– The civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who is accused of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, has entered its 13th day.
The parents and loved ones of the 10 killed are now calling for Dimitrios’ parents to be held responsible for the shooting, as well.Noon. - Court takes a lunch break Dr. Peterson testified that DP was severely psychotic, with significant delusions and a thought disorder, making it difficult for him to differentiate between reality and fantasy. Peterson said Dimitrios had delusions involving a demi-god named Natasha and the CIA’s MK-Ultra program, leading to paranoia and fear. Dr. Peterson diagnosed Dimitrios with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, and other conditions, including Tourette’s syndrome, social anxiety, and OCD.
When asked how they could be sure Dimitrios wasn’t faking his condition, Dr. Peterson explained that Dimitrios exhibited classic symptoms and behaviors of his disorder, which are extremely difficult to fabricate, such as his thought disorder and paranoid behaviors. Dr. Peterson expressed high confidence in the validity of Dimitrios’ symptoms, noting that Dimitrios often didn’t realize his thoughts were disordered or that his behaviors were abnormal.
The defense argues he interviewed Dimitrios and his family, and his opinions are based on science and his years of experience. The plaintiffs have filed a motion to limit Dr. Peterson’s testimony. They argue that he should not be allowed to tell the jury his opinions on what the family should or shouldn’t have known that could have prevented the mass shooting. They are also requesting that the judge restrict Dr. Peterson from stating his belief that Dimitrios’ statements and writings before the shooting are unreliable due to delusions.
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