The Insanity of Insanity: How the Hinckley Case Redefined Mental Illness in Court

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Dive into the controversial trial of John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. Explore how this case sparked a nationwide debate about the insanity defense and led to significant changes in its application in courtrooms across the United States. Featuring exclusive interviews with legal professionals and expert analysis of the courtroom strategies that forever altered the way mental illness is addressed in the legal system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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