People v. Haynes

Six mental health professionals testified at Haynes’ fitness hearing. Psychiatrists Drs. Rafael Carreira and Usha Kartan both diagnosed Haynes with a delusional disorder. Dr. Satinder Brar, a clinical psychologist and coordinator of the residential treatment unit of Cook County jail likewise testified that Haynes suffered from a delusional disorder. Although Dr. Kartan felt unqualified to offer an opinion as to Haynes’ ability to cooperate with defense counsel, Dr. Brar testified that Haynes’ condition prevented him from cooperating in his defense. Dr. Paul Fauteck, a forensic psychologist at…