Defense Counsel Addresses Concerns for Client’s Mental Stability in 2020 Homicide Case

By Alyssia Davis [former] - October 13, 2022
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin announced on Oct. 12 that a Baltimore man charged with first-degree murder had been found competent to stand trial by doctors at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital.

Judge Rasin said defendant Richard Green has all the necessary resources to maintain his competency in the detention or community center where he will reside.

Green, 58, is charged with first-degree murder, three counts of the use of a firearm during a felony violent crime, first-degree attempted murder, and first-degree assault in connection to an incident on June 10, 2020. 

According to the Baltimore Police Department, on the day of the incident, officers were called to the 2400 block of Albion Avenue for reports of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 57-year-old Tyra Phillips Womack suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was pronounced dead by medics.

Green’s defense counsel Janet Andersen asked the court to find her client incompetent due to his belief that the hospital forced him to be on medication that caused him to believe someone was conspiring against him. 

She added that the defendant has difficulty staying on topic and has delusional thoughts. 

Given the opportunity to address the court, the defendant stated that he was hospitalized for two days due to severe blood clots allegedly caused by the medication that he was forced to take. 

Ultimately, Judge Rasin suggested Andersen bring in a psychiatric doctor from the hospital to address the concerns that she may have regarding her client’s mental stability.

The judge continued the defendant’s hearing until Oct. 26.