PA Bill Number: HB2100
Title: Providing for the use of mental health chatbots and artificial intelligence by mental health therapists; imposing duties on the Bureau of ...
Description: Providing for the use of mental health chatbots and artificial intelligence by mental health therapists; imposing duties on the Bureau of ... ...
Last Action: Referred to Professional Licensure
Last Action Date: Dec 12, 2025
Jerome Ersland's Shooting Of Would-Be Robber Sparks Debate :: 06/02/2011
The case of a white Oklahoma merchant recently convicted of killing a black teenager attempting to rob his store has sparked a national debate.
To critics, 59-year-old pharmacist Jerome Ersland is a gun-toting vigilante who dealt out his own brand of murderous justice. To admirers, Ersland is a courageous and law-abiding hero whose actions were justified. The controversial case became even more volatile Thursday when a jury found Ersland guilty of first-degree murder for the 2009 slaying of 16-year-old Antwun Parker.
Since last week's verdict, supporters of Ersland have collected nearly 10,000 signatures on a petition calling for his release. Oklahoma State Sen. Ralph Shortey (R) also pledged his assistance.
