Nichols wants media out of court Jul 31, 2008
Brian Nichols has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, saying delusion overwhelmed his ability to keep from killing ... Nichols has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, saying delusion overwhelmed his ability to keep from killing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
COURTS: Merced jury hearing case Encinitas man's slaying Jul 27, 2008
Crosby, 26, is not disputing the facts, and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. And sometime this coming week, a Merced County jury is set to begin deliberating whether Crosby was sane when he killed Mixer. (North County Times)
Three more qualify for Nichols trial jury pool Jul 26, 2008
He has has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Jury selection will continue Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
NJ man convicted of accosting Elie Wiesel Jul 22, 2008
He withdrew his original not guilty by reason of insanity plea, eliminating the need for a second trial to determine his sanity at the time of the crime. "We are pleased with the verdict," said Hunt's attorney, John Runfola. (NJ.com)
Hinckley seeks more time outside mental unit Jul 22, 2008
Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He said he shot Reagan to impress actress Jodie Foster. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Court Reaches Verdict In Elie Wiesel Accosting Trial Jul 22, 2008
Hunt had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity ... He then agreed to withdraw his earlier not guilty by reason of insanity plea, which would have required a second trial to determine his sanity at the time of the crime. (NBC 11, CA)
News Bytes of the Week--Tomatoes get thumbs-up; but peppers still hot Jul 19, 2008
What can tattoos tell psychiatrists about the mental state of prisoners locked up after being judged unfit to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of insanity. Plenty, according to a study published in the journal. (Scientific American)
Insanity verdict hospitalizes woman Jul 19, 2008
Weidman, charged with killing her mother, Lisa Weidman, last year, was found not guilty by reason of insanity by Judge Michael Town and committed to Hawaii State Hospital. Insanity verdict hospitalizes woman who killed mother. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Verdict To Come In Trial Of Holocaust Survivor Attack Jul 19, 2008
Jurors started their deliberations Friday morning after hearing closing arguments Thursday in the nine-day trial of , who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of attempted kidnapping, elder abuse, false imprisonment, battery, stalking and hate crimes. Wiesel, a Nobel laureate, testified last week that he thought the man was trying to kidnap him when he yanked him off the elevator on Feb. 1, 2007. (NBC 11, CA)
Psychiatric Forensic Patients With Tattoos More Likely To Have Antisocial Personality Disorder Jul 17, 2008
Around half of the subjects had been admitted because they were found to be unfit to stand trial and the other half had been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Of the patients studied, 15 had tattoos and 17 were diagnosed as having ASPD. Of those with tattoos, 11 of 15, or 73%, had ASPD, whereas only six of 21, or 29%, of those without tattoos had the same diagnosis. (Science Daily)
DA's Office Strikes Back, Claims Accused Courthouse Shooter's Lawyers Have Conflict Jul 16, 2008
in which Nichols has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity of killing three people at the Fulton County Courthouse and another in the hours after he escaped from a holding cell while awaiting a retrial on rape charges. Key to their most recent efforts to have Howard's office booted from the case, sanctioned or to have the death penalty barred are intercepted conversations in which Scott Davis, convicted last year in the 1996 killing of Buckhead, Ga. (Law.com)
Driver charged with hate crime after bicyclist run down Jul 16, 2008
In 2000, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity on a 1998 complaint of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Before that determination, he was involuntarily committed to a state mental hospital for three months. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Prosecutors: Haq phone calls to parents fair game Jul 16, 2008
The 32-year-old man has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prospective Nichols jurors quizzed on the death penalty Jul 15, 2008
Nichols has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the killing of four people and multitude of other crimes that happened after he escaped from his holding cell at the Fulton County Courthouse, where he was on trial for rape on March 11, 2005. He is accused of murdering Superior Court Judge Rowland Barnes, who was presiding over the rape case; court reporter Julie Ann Brandau; Sheriff Deputy Hoyt Teasley and David Wilhelm, an off-duty immigration and customs agent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mother will enter insanity plea Jul 14, 2008
If Ms. Hawes is found not guilty by reason of insanity, she would be committed to a mental institution for treatment. If the medical staff later determined she was not a danger to herself or others, the judge who presided over her case would decide if she could be released and, if so, under what conditions. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nichols jury selection Thursday Jul 13, 2008
West said success in using an insanity defense is "rare" since a jury found John Hinckley was not guilty by reason of insanity in the assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Jury selection for Nichols has been delayed, started and then delayed again because of legal issues, most notably funding problems for Nichols' defense team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jury selection takes Saturday break Jul 13, 2008
Nichols has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the murders a judge, a court reporter and a deputy at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 11, 2005, and a federal agent at his home later that day. Rhonda Cook, rcook@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Holocaust Survivor Recounts Hotel Confrontation Jul 8, 2008
Hunt has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. His attorney contends that Hunt suffers from an undiagnosed bipolar condition and was suffering "a psychotic break" at the time. (NBC 11, CA)
Jury will rule on lawyer's sanity Jul 8, 2008
But because Morris had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, his trial did not end with the verdicts ... Insanity defenses are rare, and it is even more rare for jurors to find a defendant not guilty by reason of insanity. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Date Set For Retrial Of Texas Man Accused Of Beheading 3 Children Jul 1, 2008
Rubio pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. A jury convicted him in the 2003 deaths of three-year-old Julissa Quesada, 14-month-old John E. Rubio and two-month-old Mary Jane Rubio and sentenced him to death. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sex in psych ward: free or coerced? Jun 27, 2008
Russo had ordered the woman to Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, a state hospital in Sagamore Hills Township, after finding her not guilty by reason of insanity on robbery and burglary charges. CONTINUED 1. (Cleveland.com)
Ex-Fresno lawyer's trial set to go to jurors today Jun 27, 2008
Morris has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Jurors begin deliberations today. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Texas man who killed on NJ Turnpike ruled insane Jun 25, 2008
A judge has found Brian White of Humble (UHM'-buhl), Texas, not guilty by reason of insanity and committed the 27-year-old to a state hospital. White was traveling to New York in March 2007 when he encountered former Soviet dissident Michail Makarenko at a rest stop in Mount Laurel. (KSLA.com, LA)
Sanity hearing for St. Charles woman accused of burying newborn Jun 24, 2008
Wells plead not guilty by reason of insanity for the death of her newborn baby. Wells told St. Charles Parish Sheriff s Office deputies that she gave birth to the baby, and when the baby stopped crying, she believed that newborn had died, so she buried the baby in the backyard. (WWLTV.com, LA)
LaBarre jurors speak Jun 22, 2008
LaBarre admitted killing Michael Deloge in 2005 and Kenneth Countie in 2006, but pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. "I think it was an extremely complex case and I just have to say more than anything, I am proud of the job we did ... we took a painstaking look at all the evidence introduced," Jason Gesing of Derry said. (Concord Monitor)
Sheila LaBarre ruled sane Jun 21, 2008
Though police suspected her in Deloge's disappearance as well, she was not officially connected to his death until she pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to both deaths in February. Countie's mother described her son as someone who trusted others easily and believed he was starting a new life with LaBarre. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Inmate wins case vs. state over diet Jun 19, 2008
Boateng's lawyer, John H. LaChance, contended that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity. A psychiatrist called by the defense testified that Boateng probably suffered from "schizoaffective disorder" or possibly a "major depressive disorder with psychotic features" at the time. (Boston Globe)
Feds: Reagan Shooter Is Womanizing Narcissist Jun 19, 2008
Hinckley, who shot and wounded President Reagan in 1981, has been committed to St. Elizabeth's Hospital since he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He said he shot Reagan to impress actress Jodie Foster. (Fox News)
McCarron seeks relief from appellate court Jun 18, 2008
The defense asserted McCarron was not guilty by reason of insanity. The court denied a fair trial when it denied McCarron's attorney the opportunity to give evidence at the close of the prosecution's rebuttal arguing against McCarron's insanity. (Pekin Times, IL)
On police tape, LaBarre talks of boyfriend's death Jun 17, 2008
LaBarre had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2006 death of Countie and 2005 death of Deloge. In a March 11 interview with Drukteinis, LaBarre said that after she discovered that one of her favorite rabbits had died, Deloge admitted to hurting the animals and said he wanted to kill her, too. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Texas mom that severed baby's arm seeks freedom Jun 14, 2008
In April 2006, Judge Oldner found her not guilty by reason of insanity at her second murder trial. Her first trial ended in a hung jury. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mother Who Killed Infant Wants Out Of Texas Mental Hospital Jun 14, 2008
The judge found the Plano mother not guilty by reason of insanity in her 2006 murder trial ... Posted by: Lisa Location: Temple on Jun 13, 2008 at 05:47 PM There should be no more Not Guilty by reason of Insanity, It should be GUILTY by reason of insanity and when they are out of the hospital because they are well enough its on to Death row or Life in Prison NO parole. (KWTX.com, TX)
Albarran's mental state focus of trial Jun 11, 2008
Albarran has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. If Albarran is convicted, the judge could sentence him to life in prison without parole or execution by lethal injection. (AL.com)
Hinckley Request Jun 9, 2008
Hinckley, who said he was trying to impress actress Jodie Foster, was found not guilty by reason of insanity. According to court records filed this week, the hospital proposed on May 28 that Hinckley be allowed several new privileges. (W-USA News, DC)
Hospital Seeks More Privileges For John Hinckley Jun 8, 2008
Hinckley, who said he was trying to impress actress Jodie Foster, was found not guilty by reason of insanity. According to court filings this week, the hospital proposed on May 28 that Hinckley be allowed several new privileges: an extension of visits to his mother's home from the current six nights to nine nights; the chance to do volunteer work in his mother's area and around Washington; and permission to get a driver's license that he would use only when accompanied by a court-authorized... (CBS News -- US)
Man pleads guilty to church killings after having conviction thrown out Jun 7, 2008
After his conviction, the state Supreme Court found that the judge's pretrial rulings prevented Miller from exercising his right to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Babin said Miller, besides being paralyzed from the shooting, also is afflicted with osteomyelitis of his pelvis. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Mistrial declared in '06 shootings Jun 5, 2008
Jurors had indicated in questions posed to the judge that they were hopelessly deadlocked over whether Naveed Haq was not guilty by reason of insanity as he asserts. The judge declared a mistrial on the eighth day of deliberations. (Boston Globe)
Prosecutor: Haq Will Be Retried Jun 5, 2008
The 32-year-old Tri-Cities man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder, attempted murder and other charges. Two of the victims in the July 2006 shootings in which one woman was killed and five others were wounded were in the courtroom, along with the head of the Jewish Federation, when the decision was announced. (KIRO TV, WA)
LaBarre taken out of her insanity trial sobbing loudly Jun 4, 2008
She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Like Rogers, Gray said he found signs that LaBarre's mental condition deteriorated over the years, especially after Dr. Wilfred LaBarre, the man she lived with for many years, died. (Concord Monitor)
Jury Divided On 14 Of 15 Counts In Haq Trial Jun 3, 2008
The 32-year-old Tri-Cities man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder, attempted murder and other charges. Prosecutors asked that jurors keep deliberating after they said they could not decide whether Haq was sane or insane at the time of the shootings. (KIRO TV, WA)
Judge Won't Answer Jury's Question In Haq Trial Jun 3, 2008
The 32-year-old Tri-Cities man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder, attempted murder and other charges. He faces a total of 15 counts. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sanders gets life for grandmother's '85 slaying May 31, 2008
In the death of his grandfather, W.D. Crawford, jurors found Sanders not guilty by reason of insanity. They also said he has not been restored to reason and remains a threat to society. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sanders murder sentencing today May 30, 2008
He was convicted of murder in the death of his grandmother, Elma Crawford, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the death of his grandfather, W.D. Crawford. Jurors gave no explanation for their reasoning in reaching the different verdicts, and attorneys were unable to explain it as well. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sheila LaBarre's ex-boyfriend says he is lucky to be alive May 30, 2008
LaBarre pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 24-year-old Kenneth Countie and 38-year-old Michael Deloge. Brackett had introduced Deloge to LaBarre. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man faces life in prison for grandparents' death May 25, 2008
BOONEVILLE A man has been convicted of killing his grandmother, but found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of his grandfather more than two decades ago. Kier D. Sanders, 43, will be sentenced later following Fridays jury verdict. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jury Deliberating In Seattle Jewish Federation Shooting Trial May 23, 2008
The 32-year-old Kennewick man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to aggravated first-degree murder, attempted murder and other charges. King County Deputy Prosecutor Don Raz told jurors in closing arguments that Haq clearly had a mental disease or defect, one that prevented him from making friends or holding down jobs, but he was not legally insane. (KIRO TV, WA)
Jury sees LaBarre police interview May 21, 2008
LaBarre has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. (PHOTOS BY JIM COLE/ASSOCIATED PRESS/POOL). (Boston Globe)
Teen judged to be insane May 20, 2008
- A teenager accused of shooting his parents last year has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Cook County Circuit Judge James Etchingham ruled that 18-year-old Alex Rivera was insane when he shot his parents and did not understand that what he was doing was criminal. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Accused Killer Of Cult Leader Declared Insane May 17, 2008
-- A Napa County jury has found a 26-year-old man not guilty by reason of insanity for killing a local cult leader. Both sides agreed during the trial that Alex Taylor suffers from schizophrenia. (KSBW 8, CA)
Jury convicts area man May 15, 2008
Algere had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Family Testifies In Cop Killer's Punishment Phase May 15, 2008
He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming that a childhood brain injury caused him to not be able to reasonably react to some circumstances. Previous Stories. (Click2Houston, TX)
Avenging 'angel' cries on jury tour May 14, 2008
LaBarre has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury will have to determine whether LaBarre was insane, but there is no legal definition of insanity in New Hampshire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Punishment Phase Begins In Slain Officer Trial May 14, 2008
He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming that a childhood brain injury caused him to not be able to reasonably react to some circumstances. Quintero confessed to the murder, but said he shot Johnson because he was afraid of being arrested and the possibility that he could be deported to Mexico because he was in the United States illegally. (Click2Houston, TX)
SAN FRANCISCO Insanity plea for man charged with hit-runs May 13, 2008
A 31-year-old Fremont man accused running down and trying to kill pedestrians in San Francisco entered a plea Monday of not guilty by reason of insanity to 35 felony counts. Omeed Aziz Popal is accused of 16 counts of attempted murder, 16 assault charges and other crimes stemming from the attack Aug. 29, 2006, in which people were run down in at least 11 spots from the Tenderloin to Laurel Heights. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Cuyahoga judge criticizes Northcoast treatment center over mentally ill woman's care May 12, 2008
UPDATED: 03 :20 a.m. EDT, May 12, 2008. Breaking News from The Plain Dealer. (Cleveland.com)
Immigrant Found Guilty Of Killing Officer May 9, 2008
He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty. (Click2Houston, TX)
Doc: Alcohol Withdrawals Caused Problems For Accused Cop Killer May 7, 2008
He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity because a childhood injury left him with brain damage that made him paranoid and unable to accurately assess situations, according to his attorney. Jurors heard testimony that Quintero drank a case of beer every day -- the equivalent of 24 cans -- and that he was a lifelong alcoholic. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cop Killing Trial Enters Second Week May 6, 2008
He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity because a childhood injury left him with brain damage that made him paranoid and unable to accurately assess situations, according to his attorney. Quintero's mother, sister and second-grade teacher were in the courtroom for the first time to lend their support. (Click2Houston, TX)
What is Forensic Psychiatry? May 5, 2008
"Not guilty by reason of insanity" is one potential outcome in this type of trial ... Forensic psychiatrists are involved in the care of prisoners, both those in jails and those in prisons, and in the care of the mentally ill and dangerous (such as those who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity). (Suite101.com)
Trial of accused cop killer resumes Monday May 5, 2008
Quintero has pled not guilty by reason of insanity. Last week, a psychiatrist said Quintero wanted to die, and that s why he shot Johnson. (KHOU.com, TX)
Ghost of Ceely Rose May 3, 2008
One source states she was found not guilty by reason of insanity; the other, not guilty due to psychosis. She was remanded to the Toledo State Asylum, then to the one in Lima where she died. (Suite101.com)
Psychologist Testifies In Cop Killing Trial May 3, 2008
He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity because a childhood injury left him with brain damage that made him paranoid and unable to accurately assess situations, according to his attorney. A licensed forensics psychologist who has not examined nor met Quintero was the first witness to take the stand Friday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Accused cop killer shows no emotion in Houston courtroom May 2, 2008
The man accused of Rodney Johnson's murder, Juan Quintero, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. He showed no emotion as Joslyn Johnson testified. (KHOU.com, TX)
Suspect's Brother Testifies In Cop Killing Trial May 2, 2008
He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity because a childhood injury left him with brain damage, according to his attorney. Quintero's older brother was called to testify Thursday afternoon. (Click2Houston, TX)
Regional Roundup May 2, 2008
Nearly three years after an Acampo man attacked a San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputy with a screwdriver and was then shot, he pleaded guilty this week to assault and was then found not guilty by reason of insanity ... Both the prosecution and defense agreed with a doctor's report that Raine was insane, McGarvey said, and a judge then ruled that he was not guilty by reason of insanity. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
