Times Square rampage motorist Richard Rojas greeted by supporters in court after insanity verdict

[Kamaji]

Times Square rampage motorist Richard Rojas greeted by supporters in court after insanity verdict

By Georgett Roberts, M'Niyah Lynn and Ben Kesslen
June 23, 2022

The Navy veteran who escaped jail time despite killing a teen tourist and injuring 22 others when he plowed his car through a packed Times Square was greeted by supporters in court Thursday — where a veteran judge admitted he’s never seen a case like this before.

Richard Rojas, 31, returned to Manhattan Supreme Court just a day after a jury bought his insanity defense, deeming him “not responsible” due to mental illness for the May 18, 2017 carnage.

Manhattan Judge Daniel Conviser noted this type of verdict was the first he’d encountered since being appointed to the bench in 2007, and said Rojas would have to undergo a psych evaluation to determine what happens next.

The killer driver was greeted in court by at least five supporters, one man and four women, all of whom waved to him while seemingly rejoicing. He acknowledged them by shaking his head, but remained stoned-face.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/06/23/times-square-rampage-motorist-richard-rojas-greeted-by-supporters-in-court-after-insanity-verdict/

[Kamaji]

Insanity should be a matter of the appropriate treatment/punishment after a conviction; it should not be a defense to conviction in the first place.

[PeteS in CA]

If he's released to the streets he will probably kill or severely injure one or more people withing 3 months, IMO.

Also IMO, if he's insane enough to kill and maim people, he should spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital.

[Kamaji]

If he's released to the streets he will probably kill or severely injure one or more people withing 3 months, IMO.

Also IMO, if he's insane enough to kill and maim people, he should spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital.

Agree on both points.