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What was the public's reaction to Hinckley's not guilty by reason of insanity verdict?

  • Support

  • Indifference

  • Outrage

  • Mixed feelings

Answer

The public reacted with outrage to John Hinckley Jr.'s not guilty by reason of insanity verdict. This outcry led state legislatures and Congress to narrow their respective insanity defenses in response.
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