Accutane's Role in Friendswood Teen's Fatal Shooting, Defense Argues

Defense Claims Accutane-Induced Psychosis

• 🎯 The defense attorney for Connor Hilton, accused of fatally shooting his friend Ethan Riley and injuring Brian Blick, claims the incident was caused by medication-induced psychotic disorder.
• 💡 An expert witness testified that Hilton was suffering from psychosis and was not in control of his normal thoughts and behaviors at the time of the shooting, attributing it to the popular acne medication Accutane.

Prosecution's Stance and Court Proceedings

• ⚖️ Prosecutors disagree with the defense's claim, seeking to understand how Accutane made Hilton insane at the time of the offense.
• 🔍 Court documents indicate Hilton had been contemplating homicide for a long time and told investigators he was showing off a gun when he shot the victims.
• 📅 Connor Hilton, now 18, is scheduled to go to trial next month.

Victims of the Shooting

• 💔 Ethan Riley died at the hospital following the shooting.
• 🏥 Brian Blick was left seriously injured.
• 📍 The shooting occurred at Hilton's home in Friendswood.