Congressman Targets Insanity Defense | Chattanooga News

Congressman Clay Fuller is pushing a bold new bill to overhaul the federal insanity defense, aiming to shut down loopholes that let criminals escape punishment using mental illness as an excuse — sparked by the divisive Lindsay Clancy trial where a mistrial left one juror holding out. With Clancy’s case reigniting debate over accountability and justice, Fuller’s proposal seeks to raise the bar for claiming insanity in federal courts, potentially reshaping how mental health is treated in high-stakes criminal trials. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c24cbc8971647d9e