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Insanity Pleas Leave Families in Fear | Washington DC News
Families in Fairfax County are sounding the alarm over a troubling trend: accused murderers found not guilty by reason of insanity are being granted unsupervised community passes — even leaving the country — while victims’ families feel abandoned and unsafe. One woman fears for her life after her brother, who killed her father, is now out volunteering. Prosecutors often accept insanity pleas without demanding jury trials, letting killers avoid prison entirely. Families say they weren’t properly notified about release procedures, and the same doctor approved passes for multiple cases. While…
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