mentally disabled

Example Sentences

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While in her 20s, her father’s nightclub business collapsed and she became the sole source of financial support for her family, which included her mentally disabled older sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

The judge expressed concerns about how the state would determine if an inmate is mentally disabled and whether the use of a three-drug mixture caused an unconstitutional amount of pain and suffering.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Sir Richard, who previously criticised the 2022 execution of mentally disabled Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, said Tangaraju's case was "shocking on multiple levels".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

Joey White, 64, is mentally disabled, his sister said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022

I've represented mentally disabled people whose illnesses have often landed them in prison for decades.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson