Pete Earley is a former Washington Post journalist and bestselling author. His book, "Crazy," a Pulitzer Prize finalist, tells the story of Earley's son, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and arrested during a manic episode. Earley put his investigative journalist skills to the test over the next five years, and uncovered a prison system ill-equipped to properly treat mental illness and quick to criminalize.

Pete Earley will speak on a panel at Seattle's Town Hall on Wednesday, October 9th, at 7:30 PM, in conjunction with the Post Prison Education Program. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

Pete Earley is a former Washington Post journalist and bestselling author. His book, "Crazy," a Pulitzer Prize finalist, tells the story of Earley's son, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and arrested during a manic episode. Earley put his investigative journalist skills to the test over the next five years, and uncovered a prison system ill-equipped to properly treat mental illness and quick to criminalize.
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