In the Matter of the Care and Treatment of Milton George a/k/a Milton D. George, a/k/a Milton Dewayne George v. State of Missouri

Following a jury trial, Milton George was found to be a sexually violent predator (SVP) under § 632.480, 1 and he was committed to the custody of the Department of Mental Health. George appeals. He argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove clearly and convincingly that his diagnosis of schizophrenia made him more likely than not to commit future predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined to a secure facility and that the State’s use at trial of the term “sexually violent predator” unconstitutionally prejudiced the jury against him. We affirm.

Background 2

In 2009, George was…