The Los Angeles Superior Court is under fire as attorney Paul Cook has filed a motion to recuse Judge Kalra in the elder abuse case involving Kwon Whan Cook. This motion shines a light on judicial corruption, revealing a disturbing irony: Cook and two other influential figures linked to California's controversial 5150 psychiatric system all share ties to UCLA.
Dr. Eric M. Wexler, MD, PhD, a forensic psychiatrist trained at UCLA, conducts high-stakes evaluations that merge medicine, psychiatry, and law. Paul Cook's background is equally connected to UCLA, where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees and a juris doctorate, allowing him to challenge judicial corruption on grounds he believes are securing power for entrenched interests. Meanwhile, Dr. Carole Lieberman, also an alum, has been pivotal in psychiatric evaluations intersecting with litigation, contributing to what critics label the weaponization of the 5150 hold.
The institutional connections underscore a troubling trend where UCLA emerges as the hub of California's psychiatric-legal machinery, with its protocols being repurposed to silence dissent, control assets, and distract from elder abuse in legal battles. As public trust wanes, questions arise about the extent of UCLA's influence in shaping a judiciary that appears to prioritize control over justice.
