Abstract

Forensic Psychiatric Considerations Regarding a 70-Year-Old Accused Person

Oei TI

70-year-old Dirk, alleged to have blackmailed and threatened John de Mol (Dutch mediatycoon) and the family of his sister Linda de Mol, is attending the first public session at the court in Utrecht. According to his lawyer M has turned into a mental and physical wreck since his arrest. He lost 10 kilos, is having trouble with his blood sugar levels and also has mental issues. M. himself also briefly spoke at this session. He cried when he offered his apologies.