Insanity Defense

If a defendant is ruled Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI), a court must find a defendant unable to distinguish right from wrong due to their mental state at the time of a crime.


Lindsay Clancy appears on screen
Lindsay Clancy appears virtually at a court hearing
Sydney Powell's defense attorneys join Court TV
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shawn stines
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An undated evidence photo shows Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhaes
Morgan Geyser
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Morgan Geyser makes a virtual court appearance
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Morgan Geyser hearing
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Morgan Geyser seen in back of police car
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines walks into court
Morgan Geyser is seen on bodyworn camera
Morgan Geyser seen in back of police car
The judge offered an analysis of the evidence before issuing his ruling, emphasizing that Morgan Geyser's credibility was an issue.
Morgan Geyser in court
Morgan Geyser is seen on bodyworn camera
Authorities release bodycam footage of 'Slender Man' stabber Morgan Geyser's arrest
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Morgan Geyser presser
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'Slender Man' stabber Morgan Geyser was taken into custody
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Should the judge who released Morgan Geyser to a group home have known better?
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Morgan Geyser
Lindsay Clancy appears virtually at a hearing
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Lindsay Clancy appears on screen
lindsay clancy appears in court video
Photo of Lindsay Clancy
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Bionca Ellis in court
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bionca ellis seen on surveillance video
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Bionca Ellis verdict
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bionca ellis appears in court
Jury deliberations continue in Bionca Ellis' trial
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Anna Faraglia presents the prosecution rebuttal
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