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Gein was found guilty of murder, but in a follow-up proceeding was ruled to be not guilty — again by reason of insanity.
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Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kittle’s defense attorney revealed his client is a paranoid schizophrenic and was previously found not guilty on prior charges by reason of insanity.
—Peter D'abrosca , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the months since his arrest, Diop has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court documents.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2025
Claiborne's defense argued for not guilty by reason of insanity due to a history of mental illness, but the jury rejected this argument.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kittle’s defense attorney revealed his client is a paranoid schizophrenic and was previously found not guilty on prior charges by reason of insanity.
—Peter D'abrosca , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the months since his arrest, Diop has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court documents.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2025
Claiborne's defense argued for not guilty by reason of insanity due to a history of mental illness, but the jury rejected this argument.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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“By reason of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20reason%20of. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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