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Insanity Defense
by Inception Point Ai
Miles Mercer explores the insanity defense—from Daniel M'Naghten's 1843 assassination attempt that birthed the cognitive test, through the cognitive versus volitional debate that ignited after Hinckley, to the harsh reality of indefinite psychiatric commitment that awaits those found not guilty by reason of insanity. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.
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Insanity Defense - Unravel the line between madness and justice with Miles Mercer
Join host Miles Mercer as he explores the insanity defense, one of criminal justice's most explosive topics. From the paranoid assassin who changed legal history to the shocking reality after a not guilty verdict, discover why proving your own mind betrayed you is nearly impossible—stranger and darker than you imagined. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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Insanity Defense - The Verdict Nobody Understands
Miles Mercer explores a shocking truth about the insanity defense: defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity often spend more time confined than those convicted of the same crimes. He examines indefinite psychiatric commitments, state-by-state variations, and why the Hinckley case created misconceptions that persist today. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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Insanity Defense - Your Brain Made You Do It (But Can You Prove It?)
Miles Mercer explores the explosive battle between cognitive and volitional tests in insanity law—can you be guilty if your mind knew murder was wrong but couldn't stop itself? From the 1843 M'Naghten Rules through the Model Penal Code to the post-Hinckley backlash that reshaped American criminal justice overnight. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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Insanity Defense - The Lords, the Lunatic, and the Line They Drew
Miles Mercer examines the 1843 Daniel M'Naghten case, where a delusional man mistakenly shot the Prime Minister's secretary, triggering the creation of the M'Naghten Rules—the insanity defense framework still used across common law jurisdictions today. We explore how Victorian England confronted criminal responsibility when minds break. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Miles Mercer explores the insanity defense—from Daniel M'Naghten's 1843 assassination attempt that birthed the cognitive test, through the cognitive versus volitional debate that ignited after Hinckley, to the harsh reality of indefinite psychiatric commitment that awaits those found not guilty by reason of insanity. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.
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Inception Point Ai
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Miles Mercer explores the insanity defense—from Daniel M'Naghten's 1843 assassination attempt that birthed the cognitive test, through the cognitive versus volitional debate that ignited after Hinckley, to the harsh reality of indefinite psychiatric commitment that awaits those found not guilty by...
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