Patterson’s 'notoriety is not going to diminish', judge says, as court adjourns
As the prosecution touches on Patterson’s custody conditions, Beale says it “doesn’t sound very humane”. He says he is confident Patterson will remain isolated for a long time.
Beale tells the court that Patterson’s “notoriety is not going to diminish”.
But Warren argues her fame will die down, noting “at some point people will lose interest”.
When asked when this could occur, Warren says she cannot estimate how long this would be. Beale says he anticipates Paterson would remain isolated for a long time.
Warren argues against Beale imposing a fixed non-parole period, saying this would be inappropriate.
Beale says he will sentence Patterson on 8 September.
The court adjourns.
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Touching on the defence’s submission about Patterson having “Asperger syndrome”, Warren says it is “hearsay” and the “evidence isn’t there.”
Beale says Patterson doesn’t have “a lot of credibility”.
