How to Use insanity plea in a Sentence

insanity plea

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• Then, on the eve of the trial, Williams revoked his insanity plea, changing it to a simple plea of not guilty.
  — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
• Reed’s behavior could indicate that his defense team would pursue an insanity plea, according to Mauro.
  — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025
• Nick Reiner's defense attorney weighs insanity plea 3.
  — FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
• Swallow’s defense has worked to establish an insanity plea since January 2025 and has requested to reset a jury trial multiple times while following the necessary steps to make the insanity plea.
  — Tj Rhodes, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7 Aug. 2026
• Legal experts believe the defendant could enter an insanity plea, but former California prosecutor Matt Murphy recently told NPR that’s a tough defense to prove, particularly if drugs figured into the equation.
  — Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025