Speaking Professor Simon Baron-Cohen (leading Authority on Autism in Adults) at Gary McKinnon Press conference held at Doughty street Chambers present on the panel were James Welch(the Legal Director of Liberty), Professor Simon Baron-Cohen (Leading authority on Autism in Adults), Mark Lever (CEO National Autism Society) Karen Todner (Solicitor) Janis Sharp (Gary's Mum), David Burrowes MP (Shadow Minister for Justice) Ben Cooper (Barrister) and of course Gary McKinnon.
Thank you Simon Baron-Cohen. My son was diagnosed presumptively at age 3 with AS, since confirmed, he is now a 6 year old. As his mom, my biggest fear is he may some day do something wrong, even criminal due to his naivete. This honest, insighful discussion was hope-inspiring.
sincerelyseattle 2 years ago
going to see him do a presentation on a school trip
maggot432 2 years ago
no it IS his cousin
OwilsonO 2 years ago
Its his brother
kavkazip 2 years ago
Simon Baron-Cohen is awesome. I really hope that what he says will be seriously considered. I have Asperger's syndrome and I know how easy it is to become fixated on something. We obsess until we have found the answer we're looking for. Gary shouldn't have done what he did but he's harmless. I hope Obama will step in on this.
clangergirl1969 2 years ago
My son is AS, I would hate to think his obsessions would cause him this kind of stress. thankyou Dr Baron-Cohen for standing up for Gary
sweetjemimer 2 years ago
Simon Baron-Cohen is a really cool guy. After the lecture in Nottingham I had a looong chat with him and he was really nice :) x
Gaietty 2 years ago 2
this is borats cousin
esteburrito 2 years ago 2
I totally agree... I think Mckinnon should maybe get a fine but there's no way he should be treated like a terrorist for what he did. I mean ok a lot of people in prison have a learning disability but unless they've committed a more serious crime like rape or murder or armed robbery the sentences should be more lenient as in Gary's case.
narcisissyistic 2 years ago
Come on People support Gary, and that will protect others and maybe somebody you know in the future from extradition without a fair hearing, evidence, or trial.
brianhowes390 3 years ago