A bouncer who fatally punched a patron outside a Gayborhood bar in 2022 was convicted of involuntary manslaughter this week.

If you or a loved one has schizophrenia, you may worry about involuntary hospitalization. That’s when you’re put into a hospital even if you don’t want to go. Here are some key things to know about ...

The driver of the charter bus that struck at least eight vehicles in Stafford County on Friday, killing five and injuring 44, ...

Involuntary psychiatric treatment for people with serious mental illness should focus on returning to health instead of reducing danger. I was out with a group of physicians whom I did not know well.

“Our involuntary manslaughter statute covers unintentional killings, unintentional homicides,” Carmack-Altwies said. “Unintentional means they didn’t mean to do it, they didn’t have the intent to kill ...

David Young, in the midst of an apparent mental health crisis, forced his way into the home of his neighbor, Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington, with a knife. After he was released from Central ...

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Prop Fest is a collaboration from Bay Curious and The Bay podcasts, where we break down each of the 10 statewide propositions that will be on your November 2024 ballot. Check out KQED’s Voter Guide ...

Involuntary care. It's a legal process that has existed for a long time, but has gotten more attention in British Columbia as the province has looked to expand treatment for those suffering from ...