Congressman Targets Insanity Defense | Dayton News

Georgia Congressman Clay Fuller is pushing for federal limits on the insanity defense, citing the Lindsay Clancy case as a catalyst. Clancy, accused of killing her children, used postpartum psychosis as a defense, sparking debate over whether the plea is being misused. Fuller points to states like Idaho and Utah as models, but legal experts warn that changing competency standards is misguided — the current bar is already extremely high, requiring a severe mental defect that negates understanding of right and wrong. Crucially, those found not guilty by reason of insanity are typically committed to mental hospitals, not freed. The bill is still in early stages, but the conversation highlights a deep tension between justice, mental health, and accountability. 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/548b68fb226f5adf