In the Matter of the Care and Treatment of Richard Ridley

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Richard Ridley appeals his commitment to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (the Department) as a sexually violent predator (SVP). On appeal, Ridley argues the trial court erred in admitting expert testimony regarding his diagnosis of Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder ? Biastophilia/Non Consent (OSPD ? Biastophilia/Non-Consent). We affirm.