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Toilet Humor --- Not Funny

Jessica Mathewson-Library Media Technical Asst.-jessica.mathewson@law.csuohio.edu | March 18, 2008 - 10:02

Some of you may have heard the story of a 35-year-old Kansas woman who spent 2 years in her boyfriend's bathroom. The County Attorney has filed charges against her boyfriend for mistreatment of a dependent adult, Kansas Statute 21-3437. Although the woman stayed in the bathroom voluntarily, it is possible her boyfriend was charged under the "omitting or depriving treatment" section of the statute. The woman's body fat had grown attached to the toilet seat, and she needed to be pried off. It appeared she stayed on the toilet seat continually for a month.

Should he be charged...What do you think?

Thanks to Sue Altmeyer for her input.


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Szela | 20/03/2008, 15:17

I think it's a waste of time and tax dollars to charge him. It's not likely that he will be a repeat offender. And America has a long-standing idea that there is no affirmative duty to help someone. She sat there of her own will according to reports. It's likely she is mentally unstable - but often those with mental issues create relationships with those similiarly situated. I can see making him see a mental health person - and her as well. But putting him in jail isnt going to help anyone or right any wrong.

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