Man held in mental hospital argues for his freedom

Tuesday, December 3, 2002

CHESTER, Ill. -- A man who has attracted national media attention in his quest to be released from a state mental hospital is dangerous and should remain locked up for at least another six months, a prosecutor told a Randolph County jury Monday.

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