Ms. Kearse said Mr. Bonds had been given diagnoses of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and had been hospitalized on and off for years. Mr. Bonds and his brother, John, were placed into foster care. Wearing brass knuckles, Mr. Bonds punched and kicked the officer, the official said. Mr. Bonds had to work and could not stay for long, but stopped by to offer best wishes and a hug. Since leaving prison, Mr. Bonds had taken control of his life, friends said.

Source: New York Times July 06, 2017 02:37 UTC