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Rice Found Not Guilty by Mental Illness | Minneapolis News
A Hennepin County judge just ruled Christopher Dewayne Rice not guilty by reason of mental illness in two horrific crimes — a deadly hit-and-run that killed 65-year-old Paul Pfeifer and a violent carjacking that injured a woman. Though prosecutors proved Rice committed both acts, evidence showed he was suffering from psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions, rendering him unable to understand his actions. Despite the verdicts, Rice will remain under civil commitment as mentally ill and dangerous, with court-supervised monitoring continuing indefinitely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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