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  • n  (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time
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  • Aurora shooting suspect James Holmes might withdraw insanity plea
    Lawyers for Aurora shooting suspect James Holmes say they might withdraw his not guilty by reason of insanity plea after they see the results of his mental evaluation.
    June 14, 2013 - WBTV Charlotte
  • Massacre ‘sanity’
    DENVER — Theater-massacre suspect James Holmes’ lawyers say they might withdraw his insanity plea after they see the results of his mental evaluation.The claim was made in a motion filed Tuesday on behalf of Holmes, 25, charged with killing 12 and injuring 17, while firing into a crowded movie theater...
    June 14, 2013 - New York Post
  • James Holmes' attorneys suggest they might withdraw his insanity plea
    Attorneys for Aurora movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes have suggested they might withdraw Holmes' insanity plea if his upcoming independent psychiatric evaluation doesn't go their way.
    June 13, 2013 - Denver Post

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