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Sanity Hearing Could Delay Trial | Alexandria Louisiana News
A woman accused of fatally running over former sheriff William Earl Hilton is now facing a critical sanity evaluation that could halt her trial. Charged with first-degree murder, aggravated flight from an officer, and property damage, she entered a “not guilty by reason of insanity” plea. The state requested—and the judge approved—a two-doctor commission to assess her mental state at the time of the incident and her competency to stand trial. Their report, due in November, will determine whether the case proceeds, underscoring the legal system’s commitment to fairness in high-stakes mental…
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