Lawyers representing “cult leader” Dwight “Malachi” York have asked that their client be evaluated regarding his competency for trial reported the Macon Telegraph.
The judge ordered the psychological evaluation Monday.
York is charged for sexually abusing 13 minor children. The “cult leader” admitted his guilt as part of a plea agreement, but the judge who wanted more time for the pedophile in prison rejected the deal.
York who once led the group known as the Nuwaubians says he is immune from prosecution due to his status as an Indian chief.
He now calls himself “Chief Black Eagle.”
York has previously assumed titles such as “The Imperial Grand Potentate” and “The Grand Al Mufti Divan.”
The judge will probably not be too surprised if the evaluation shows that the “cult leader” is deeply disturbed. Based upon York’s behavior it appears he is a psychopath, sociopath and/or at least stricken with a serious personality disorder.
But his lawyers insist, “This is not an insanity issue.”
However, “cult leaders” like York often appear to be crazy.
Shoko Asahara the bizarre leader of Aum, who is facing murder charges, mumbles to himself and won’t answer questions in court.
Marshall Applewhite of “Heaven’s Gate” spent time in a mental health facility. He checked himself in.
Joseph Kibwetere who led hundreds of Africans to death in Uganda was likewise once hospitalized.
Charles Manson has also not been described glowingly in psychiatric reports.
The problem is crazy is as crazy does.
This means that crazy cult leaders often do damage through insane acts, such as staging their own personal Armageddon, “Helter Skelter” or leading others to mass suicide as they unravel.
Some cults seem “crazy” because cult followers are most often modeling their behavior after a deeply disturbed leader and/or living out his or her delusions.
Interestingly, York’s followers now think their Indians too and have taken to wearing Native American costumes outside the courthouse during demonstrations of support for their jailed leader.
“Less than a year ago [York] was a Jewish Rabbi and today they were all dressed like Indians again,” observed an amazed Sheriff.
Sounds crazy doesn’t it?
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