New Bill Would Stop Cops From Citing Debunked ‘Excited Delirium’ Syndrome
Referencing a New York Focus story, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas introduced legislation to prevent public agencies from naming the medically discredited condition in their reports.
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The NYPD trains recruits to spot excited delirium — and subdue supposed sufferers with stun guns and pepper spray.
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