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After Hinckley, States Tightened Use Of The Insanity Plea

This undated photo was taken of John Hinckley Jr. in front of the White House. He attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in D.C. on March 30, 1981. (AFP/Getty Images)
This undated photo was taken of John Hinckley Jr. in front of the White House. He attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in D.C. on March 30, 1981. (AFP/Getty Images)

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