Jury Confronts Complexities of Dissociative Identity Disorder in High-Stakes Abuse Trial
Newcastle, Australia — The complexities of dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, took center stage in a child abuse trial at Newcastle District Court where a father, identified only as SN, faces charges. SN has pleaded not guilty to 26 counts of child sex abuse involving two of his children, including his daughter LN, diagnosed with DID. The trial, which began in October, has seen emotionally charged testimonies with LN appearing in court not only as herself but also manifesting her alternate identities. These identities include a 13-year-old girl, a five-year-old, … Read more