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CONFIDENTIAL PSYCHOSOCIAL EVALUATION Date 10/xx/22 Children One Name Ted Lasso Education High School Diploma DOB 4/26/57 SSI Yes Age 65 Insurance Medicaid Current Housing Arrangement Incarcerated – previously residing in shelter system Current Prescribed Psychotropic Medication Depekene (an anticonvulsant – for mood stabilizing) Prolixin (an antipsychotic) Medication Prescribed By Correctional Health Services IDENTIFYING AND REFERRAL INFORMATION Mr. Ted Lasso is a 65-year-old, Italian Jewish male who stands charged in New York County Supreme Court with one count of Robbery in the 1 st Degree (PL 160.15(4), one count of Robbery in the 3 rd Degree (PL 160.05), and Petit Larceny (PL 155.25). Mr. Lasso was referred to Manhattan Mental Health Court (MMHC) by the District Attorney’s office for the purpose of a psychological evaluation and to determine appropriateness for Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) court monitoring. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT - Clinical interview with XXXr, Clinical Director, on 10/06/2022 - Clinical interview with XXX, on 10/05/2022 - Tests administered: 1. Historical-Clinical-Risk Management-20, Version 3 (HCR-20 V3 ) 2. Structured Assessment of Protective Factors for Violence Risk (SAPROF) - Record review: 1. Arrest record, dated 2/21/2022 2. Criminal Complaint, dated 3/4/2022 3. Correctional Health Services records, dated 4/5/2021 through 8/5/2022 CONFIDENTIALITY Mr. Lasso was informed of the purpose of the assessment and the limits of confidentiality. Specifically, it was explained that the information obtained during the evaluation was not confidential, as it will be included in a report that will be seen by the District Attorney and the Court. Mr. Lasso stated that he understood the limits of confidentiality. PERTINENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The following background information was obtained from a review of all available records and Mr. Lasso’s own report. Social History: Mr. Lasso reported that he was born in Yonkers, New York and raised in the Bronx, New York. According to CHS records, Mr. Lasso mentioned that he is one of five children with one of his brothers being deceased. Mr. Lasso stated that he was raised by both of his parents, as well as his older sister and younger brother. Mr. Lasso reported his childhood as “good” and denied any difficulties with reaching his developmental milestones. He stated that his parents were married for 35 years before his father died in 1987. He reported that his mother died in 1997. Mr. Lasso described his parents' marriage as “good”, noting that his father worked long hours as a butcher while his mother was a homemaker. He denied witnessing any violence or abuse at home and reported receiving physical discipline, “once in a blue mood”, from his mother who would smack him on his hand with a spatula. Further, he highlighted his mother as the primary individual whom he received affection from. When reflecting on his father, Mr. Lasso became tearful, and remarked “I miss my father.” Overall, he described getting along well and having positive relationships with both of his parents. When asked about his current relationships with his older sister and younger brother, he mentioned that he has been able to stay in contact with both of his siblings and was able to speak with both his brother-in-law and sister over the phone last week. Specifically, he highlighted that his brother-in-law and sister comprise his main source of social support. Prior to his current incarceration, he stated that he has been street homeless, and was residing in a shelter on Ward’s Island. Before being street homeless, he reported residing with his brother-in-law in Staten Island. Mr. Lasso stated that he first started dating when he was 14 years old, and that this relationship lasted a few years before ending. He reported getting married in 1977 which ended in divorce in 1981. Mr. Lasso stated the dissolution of his marriage resulted from his wife’s infidelity. As a result of this marriage, he reported having a daughter, aged 44. Regarding his relationship with his daughter, Mr. Lasso stated “I haven’t spoken to her in years.” Of note, per CHS records, Mr. Lasso reported having a son who died by suicide. Following his divorce, he reported experiencing several short-term relationships with the most recent being around the time of the instant offense. He stated these relationships have often ended due to challenges resolving disagreements. Currently, Mr. Lasso reported having some friends from his stays at various shelters and highlighted having a best friend whom he has known all of his life. He reported last speaking to his best friend “a year ago”, prior to his most recent incarceration. Mr. Lasso reported being raised as a Catholic and that he considers himself religious. Further, he mentioned engaging with chaplain services while incarcerated at Rikers Island. Educational and Employment History: According to available records and self-report, Mr. Lasso stated that he graduated high school and received his diploma in 1975. He described getting along well with his teachers and peers. During school, he reported obtaining mainly B's in his classes, as well as being involved in school activities (e.g., bowling team). He denied any significant issues during his time at school and denied receiving any suspensions or expulsions. Furthermore, he denied experiences of being bullied or bullying others. After graduating from high school, he stated that he attended trade school to study photography, and obtained a certificate of completion within 16 months. 2

2018 for restoration of fitness. More recently, Mr. Lasso mentioned that he was last hospitalized in January 2022, for a period of 10 days, at St. Vincent’s hospital. According to available CHS records, dated 4/5/21 to 3/11/21, Mr. Lasso presented as being internally preoccupied and self-reported non command auditory hallucinations. Additionally, he has been frequently reported as irritable, disorganized and tangential in speech, as well as exhibiting low frustration tolerance. More recent records described continued irritability; however, improvements were noted in Mr. Lasso’s behavioral control. Of note, recent records dated 3/22/22 to 8/5/22 have consistently noted that Mr. Lasso has not endorsed auditory or perceptual hallucinations; however, his thought process has continued to be disorganized and his speech often circumstantial. Historically, Mr. Lasso has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, cocaine use disorder, alcohol use disorder, other hallucinogen use disorder, and cannabis use disorder. Medication trials have included Prolixin (an antipsychotic), Benadryl (an antihistamine), Depakote (an anticonvulsant), and Depekene (an anticonvulsant). According to Mr. Degannaro’s self-report, he is currently taking Prolixin and Depekene and has been 100% compliant, which is consistent with the most recent CHS records dated 8/5/22. During the current evaluation, Mr. Lasso stated that his mood has been “good”. Further, he described currently being engaged in mental health treatment at Rikers Island, where he speaks to a provider every day and engages in group programming when held. Of note, he mentioned that he likes his providers and particularly enjoys attending the music group. When asked whether he is currently diagnosed with any mental health condition, he reported being diagnosed with “schizophrenia”, which was first diagnosed in 1974. Mr. Lasso noted that he would experience paranoia, hear voices and see things, and have disorganized thinking. Presently, Mr. Lasso stated that he does not experience paranoia and does not see and hear things anymore. He reported that it has been “15 to 20 years” since he last heard voices. Mr. Lasso mentioned that his psychotropic medications help him to organize his thoughts and sleep. He also acknowledged adverse consequences, such as “thinking funny”, when he has stopped taking his medications in the past, and reported that he plans to continue taking his medications once released. Legal History and Instant Offense: According to his New York State arrest record dated 2/21/22, Mr. Lasso has a total of one felony conviction, 31 misdemeanor convictions, and three violations. He has a history of one violent felony conviction: Attempted Robbery in the 2 nd degree in 1999. Mr. Lasso has most commonly been arrested for charges of Burglary in the 3 rd degree, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Intent to Obtain Transportation without Paying, and Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Lasso is currently charged with Robbery in the 1 st Degree (PL 160.15(4); Class B Felony), Robbery in the 3 rd Degree (PL 160.05; Class D Felony), and Petit Larceny (PL 155.25; Class A Misdemeanor). According to the criminal complaint, Mr. Lasso is alleged to have attempted to leave a store without paying for an item of clothing and threaten to shoot a store employee who attempted to prevent him leaving with the unpaid merchandise. When asked about this arrest, Mr. Lasso stated that he was smoking marijuana at the time and “needed a couple of dollars.” MENTAL STATUS 4

Mr. Lasso is a 65-year-old, caucasian male who was interviewed by Dr. Feuer on 10/06/22. Mr. Lasso’s interview took place over the Department of Correction (DOC) Video Teleconferencing service. During the video teleconference interview, Mr. Lasso was only visible from the neck up and he wore beige jail clothing. He appeared his reported age. His hygiene appeared to be adequate; however, his hair appeared somewhat disheveled. Mr. Lasso was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and circumstance. He described his mood as “good” which was congruent with his affect. He presented initially as hurried, wanting to finish the interview quickly; however, he responded well to redirection from this examiner and appeared more comfortable as the interview continued. His overall speech was grossly normal in rate and tone but tangential at times. He denied any current self-injurious or aggressive thoughts. There was no evidence of delusional thinking; however, his thought process was often circumstantial, as he would often provide trivial or irrelevant details before circling back and answering the question. He denied any hallucinations and there was no evidence that he was actively hallucinating. He was cooperative in his responses. He did not evidence any notable challenges with attention, concentration, or short-term memory. Expressive and receptive communication was intact. Overall, his cognitive abilities appeared to be grossly intact. DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION Based on the results of the current evaluation, as well as collaterally obtained information and the results of diagnostic testing, the following DSM-5 diagnoses are given at this time: F20.9 Schizophrenia, multiple episodes, currently in partial remission – Based on Mr. Lasso’s reported symptoms and past psychiatric records, he meets criteria for schizophrenia. In terms of psychotic symptoms, Mr. Lasso has a history of experiencing both auditory and visual hallucinations and persecutory delusions. Additionally, his symptoms have included disorganized thinking and paranoia. These symptoms have persisted during periods of abstinence from all substances, including while in secure forensic psychiatric settings. Although his symptoms may be exacerbated by substance use, they are not caused by substances. According to available records, Mr. Lasso has not experienced any hallucinations or delusions, associated with schizophrenia, since 3/11/22. However, Mr. Lasso has continued to evidence disorganized thinking. F19.21 Other (K2) substance use disorder, severe, in early remission, in a controlled environment - Based on available records and Mr. Lasso’s reported symptoms, he meets criteria for other substance use disorder, severe. Mr. Lasso has a history of using K2 in larger amounts and over a longer period of time than intended, unsuccessful attempts to cut down his use, cravings to use K2, continued use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems, as well as continued use despite knowledge of his psychological difficulties which are exacerbated when using, and a need for increased amounts in order to achieve the desired effect. According to available records and self-report, Mr. Lasso last used K2 in January 2022. F12.21 Cannabis use disorder, moderate, in early remission, in a controlled environmen t - Based on available records and Mr. Lasso’s reported symptoms, he meets criteria for cannabis use disorder, moderate. Mr. Lasso has a history of using cannabis, up to several times a day, since adolescence and has struggled to cut down or control his use. Further, he has experienced strong urges to use cannabis and has continued to use cannabis despite having social and interpersonal problems exacerbated by his use. Similarly, he has continued to use despite knowledge of his psychological difficulties which are exacerbated when using. 5

motivated by financial or material gain, such as petit larceny, burglary, and possession of stolen property. This has antisocial behavior as a problem-solving strategy. Problems with relationships are also a risk factor for Mr. Lasso. According to his self-report, he is divorced and has had several unstable relationships since. His relationship with his daughter is estranged, as indicated by his reported lack of communication with her for over six years. Further, he appears to be somewhat socially isolated and reported last communicating with his best friend a year ago. This instability has led to emotional stress and a lack of exposure to positive interpersonal relationships, which increases his risk for engaging in violent behaviors. Current and Anticipated General Physical Violence Future Risk Factors: Protective Factors (SAPROF): Mr. Lasso has several protective factors that can help reduce his risk of violence. He developed and experienced a close bond with both of his parents in childhood, which serves as a positive influence for prosocial behavior. Mr. Lasso also expresses a positive attitude toward treatment, in addition to positive life goals such as obtaining employment, continuing treatment, finding a romantic partner, and making new friends. His increased positive attitude for treatment and positive life goals can enhance his motivation and ability to benefit from treatment. He has also been fully compliant with his psychiatric medication since his recent incarceration and has demonstrated self-control in abstaining from violent behaviors and substance use. Additionally, Mr. Lasso has managed to sustain positive relationships with several treatment providers and a commitment to abstain from gambling and using substances, which have historically been a precursor to violent offending behavior. Formulation: At the time of the instant offense, Mr. Lasso had been using cannabis on the day of his most recent arrest. Mr. Lasso was likely disinhibited, agitated, and psychiatrically decompensated due to his substance use. Mr. Lasso’s main risk factors include his substance use and treatment non-compliance. When non-compliant with treatment and using substances, he presents with an escalation of symptoms including agitation, and impulsivity. Based on the current evaluation, Mr. Lasso exhibits a high risk for substance relapse and non-violent offending behavior, as well as a moderate risk for physical violence if left untreated in the community. If Mr. Lasso were to engage in violence in the future, it is likely that it would be in the context of psychiatric decompensation due to treatment non-compliance and/or K2 and cannabis intoxication. This risk would be significantly reduced if Mr. Lasso were to engage in appropriate treatment described below. OPINION AND TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Given the identified clinically-relevant factors, the availability of treatment to address these factors, and Mr. Lasso’s willingness to participate in such treatment, he is eligible for ATI through Manhattan CRAN court monitoring with the following treatment plan : Treatment – It is recommended that Mr. Lasso attend a residential Mental Illness Chemical Addiction (MICA) treatment program that provides intensive daily treatment focused on substance use as well as coping with mood related symptoms. Residential treatment would provide Mr. Lasso with structure, monitoring and regimented responsibilities to engage in treatment for his mental health and substance use disorders. This level of treatment would ensure that Mr. Lasso abstains from mood-altering substances while gaining support and coping skills to remain abstinent. He requires access to medication (with monitoring to ensure compliance) as well as intensive individual and group therapy to treat his mood related symptoms. Mr. Lasso 7

would benefit from a trauma-informed treatment approach that incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Psychosis, specifically targeting unhelpful thought patterns and developing appropriate coping strategies. Further, because his substance use is a significant and chronic life-long issue for Mr. Lasso that intertwines with his mental health symptoms, emphasis should be placed on the role his substance use has played in his mental health symptoms and life. He would also benefit from in- depth instruction and assistance in developing and implementing a thorough relapse prevention plan. In addition, it would be ideal for Mr. Lasso to attend a treatment setting that could help him to work towards his goal of obtaining employment and building a network of prosocial peers. Help with these personal goals would likely maximize Mr. Lasso’s engagement and success with treatment. If the above treatment recommendations are implemented, Mr. Lasso’s prognosis is moderately good, and his risk for violence could be substantially decreased. After a period of intensive residential treatment, Mr. Lasso may be suitable for less restrictive treatment options, although he will likely continue to need some level of monitoring and support in order to safely transition into the community and will require assistance with housing and employment. At the point in which Mr. Lasso’s residential treatment providers determine that he is suitable for a less restrictive setting, a re-evaluation should be conducted in order to determine the appropriate next steps in his treatment plan. Monitoring – Provided that Mr. Lasso is placed in an appropriate intensive residential MICA program, it would be sufficient for him to meet with a case manager or for the facility to provide an update every week. He should be tested for substances frequently (once per week) at the residential treatment facility. Once he eventually moves to a less restrictive setting, Mr. Lasso should meet with his case manager more frequently to assess his mental status and to be tested for substances several times per week. Furthermore, if Mr. Lasso’s risk of violence to himself or others increases due to treatment non-compliance, substance use, or other mental-health related factors, it is recommended that he be referred for evaluation for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. SUMMARY Mr. Ted Lasso is a 65-year-old, caucasian American male who stands charged in New York County Supreme Court with one count of Robbery in the 1 st Degree (PL 160.15(4), one count of Robbery in the 3 rd Degree (PL 160.05), and Petit Larceny (PL 155.25). His criminal history stems primarily from instability caused by his mental health symptoms, chronic polysubstance use, in addition to medication noncompliance. These problems have contributed to functional impairments with his employment, family, and social relationships. He has a history of violence mostly related to periods of severe substance intoxication. When non-compliant with treatment and using substances, he presents with an escalation of symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, agitation, and impulsivity, which increases his risk of violent behavior. Based on the information available, Mr. Lasso meets diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, multiple episodes, currently in partial remission; other (K2) substance use disorder, severe, in early remission, in a controlled environment; alcohol use disorder, severe, in sustained remission, in a controlled environment; and cannabis use disorder, moderate, in early remission, in a controlled environment. Based on the results of the current assessment, Mr. Lasso would benefit 8