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Let's Talk: Insanity Defense
The insanity defense has been one of the most controversial aspects of criminal law for centuries. Is it a necessary safeguard to protect the mentally ill, or is it a legal loophole that allows criminals to escape justice?
In this episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we explore:
🧠 The origins of the insanity defense—from ancient legal systems to the landmark M’Naghten Rule
⚖️ How different countries apply the defense—why some have abolished it altogether
🚨 The biggest arguments for and against it—is it fair, or does it let dangerous criminals off the hook?
🏛 Famous cases that shaped public…
The skinny
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