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Boulder Mass Shooting Trial Focuses on Accused Gunman's Mental State

The trial of Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa centers on his mental state during the grocery store shooting, not the act itself.

Lindsay Clancy plans to pursue insanity defense, lawyer says

Lindsay Clancy will pursue an insanity defense, arguing her mental health condition negates her criminal responsibility for the deaths of her children.

Trial date set for Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy

Lindsay Clancy's trial for allegedly murdering her three children is set for December 2025, with an intention to use an insanity defense.

Former Santa Cruz County woman found insane after killing daughter requests return to in-patient care

Veva Virgil, found insane after murdering her daughter, seeks return to psychiatric care after facing issues in outpatient treatment.

Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder

The jury found Ahmad Alissa guilty of murder, rejecting the insanity defense based on evidence of his intentional and methodical actions during the shooting.

Boulder Mass Shooting Trial Focuses on Accused Gunman's Mental State

The trial of Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa centers on his mental state during the grocery store shooting, not the act itself.

Lindsay Clancy plans to pursue insanity defense, lawyer says

Lindsay Clancy will pursue an insanity defense, arguing her mental health condition negates her criminal responsibility for the deaths of her children.

Trial date set for Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy

Lindsay Clancy's trial for allegedly murdering her three children is set for December 2025, with an intention to use an insanity defense.

Former Santa Cruz County woman found insane after killing daughter requests return to in-patient care

Veva Virgil, found insane after murdering her daughter, seeks return to psychiatric care after facing issues in outpatient treatment.

Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder

The jury found Ahmad Alissa guilty of murder, rejecting the insanity defense based on evidence of his intentional and methodical actions during the shooting.
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The Call to Kill

Religious justifications for murder are often viewed by juries as delusions, leading to convictions despite claims of divine intention.
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Gunman found guilty in 2021 mass killing at Colorado grocery store

Ahmad Al Alissa was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder for the March 2021 Boulder supermarket shooting.

Trial of gunman in 2021 grocery store mass killing goes to the jury

Mental illness does not equal insanity; the defendant planned the attack despite his schizophrenia.

Gunman found guilty in 2021 mass killing at Colorado grocery store

Ahmad Al Alissa was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder for the March 2021 Boulder supermarket shooting.

Trial of gunman in 2021 grocery store mass killing goes to the jury

Mental illness does not equal insanity; the defendant planned the attack despite his schizophrenia.
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Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket found guilty of murder

Ahmad Alissa was convicted of murder and multiple charges related to a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, and faces life in prison.

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, despite inconsistency, SCOTUS rules in Jackson opinion

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, even if inconsistent verdict
SCOTUS ruled that the jury's acquittal in such cases constitutes double jeopardy.

Man accused of Tube attacks not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity

A mentally-ill individual was found not guilty by reason of insanity for a violent spree at London Underground stations.
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