Hinckley verdict draws mixed downtown reaction
Cedar Rapids residents voiced mixed views after John Hinckley Jr was found innocent by reason of insanity in the Reagan assassination attempt. Some called the insanity defense overused while others supported ongoing psychiatric review to determine future confinement or release.
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Vanessa Shelton
Gazette
John Hinckley Jr
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Hinckley
Gayle Andrlik
17Th Ave
Greene Square Park
Andrick
Washington
Reagan
Washington Hilton
Thompson
Lawmakers push guilty but mentally ill plea after Hinckley verdict
Iowa lawmakers say Hinckley’s insanity ruling could revive effort to add a guilty but mentally ill option. Rep. Roger Halvorson notes momentum to recognize crime amid mental illness while noting current insanity pleas succeed rarely and defendants may be civilly committed rather than released. Oakdale officials cite few inmates once found not guilty by reason of insanity, while critics warn of longer institutional stays in states where the plea is used more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
John Hinckley Jr
Hinckley
Roger Halvorson
R-Monona
House
Senate
Halvorson
Reagan
Iowa Security
Oakdale
Joe Thornton
Iowa Supreme Court
Paul Loeffelholz
Mark Schantz
Loeffelholz
Schantz
Iowa State Bar Association
Fort Madison
Iowa State Penitentiary
Walter Conlon
Muscatine
Moucharafieh
Verdict Clash on Insanity Plea in AG Candidate Context
GOP attorney general hopeful Conlon comments on insanity versus guilty pleas in a case. Schantz criticizes the plea as paradoxical, noting the moral responsibility issue and potential contradictions in legal reasoning.
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Conlon
GOP
Schantz
Insanity Defense Debated by Area Professionals
Area professionals argue the insanity defense is flawed and insufficient. They favor a rule allowing conviction while mandating mental treatment, balancing accountability with therapy. Idaho’s law is cited as a model, giving juries guilt decisions and judges power to tailor treatment.
Youth struck by car in southeast side incident
A 3 year old boy ran into Fifth Avenue SE traffic around 5 30 pm and was listed in serious condition at St Luke s Hospital. Dillon Ledford 1819 Fifth Ave SE suffered head and leg injuries as Lenore A Topinka 67 of 531 Vernon Drive SE drove away. Neighbor Jamie Howard 11 of 1819 Sixth Ave SE said he pulled the boy back earlier. Police said no charges would be filed.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Fifth Avenue SE
Dillon Ledford
Fifth Ave
Lenore A. Topinka
Vernon Drive
Jamie Howard
Sixth Ave
the Gazette
City Briefs Show broad local listings and events
Preschool story hour set at Edgewood Branch and Main Library basement. Multiple ads note antique reproductions, medical equipment for sale or rent, gaming events, travel tours, dental and beauty services, fairs and concerts, and other local commerce. Includes addresses and phone numbers for Ada and regional businesses.
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C.R
U.S
Barrington Parker
Jeff Thompson
Forest Drive SE
Moncka
Paul Abney
30Th St. Drive
Abney
United States
Brady
Hoyer
Davidson
Andrlik
Moucka
Rep
States
Alaska
Iowa Security Medical Facility
Penningroth
Idaho
Edgewood
Edgewood Road
Third Ave. SE
Lindale Mall
2Nd Avenue SE
Aid-Care Medical, Inc
Mount Vernon Rd
Knights of Columbus
Kalona
Friendsmobile
Fifth St
Shawnee Park
F Avenue
19Th Street
Cleveland School
22Nd Street
First Avenue NW
Glenbrook West
First Avenue West
Black Hills
Dakota
Corn Palace
Wall Drug
Mt. Rushmore
Crazy Horse
Home Stake Mine
Deadwood
Passion Play
Margaret
George Hanna
D.D.S
Impehl
Hanna
Watkins
Johnson Nut Company
Mackinac Island
Canada
Agawa Canyon
Soo Locks
The
Dells
Plaza Mall
Mt. Vernon
Decorah
Westerheim
Las Vegas
Dona
Dale
Arkansas
Marilyn’s
Second Avenue S.E
Metro Kiwanis
Kiwanis Lodge
Toddville
Donna Jayne
Hopps Ranch
Don
Emerald Knights Drum Corp Hall
Early Birds
Your Complete Woolrich Outfitter
Lindale
Adv
All Saints Church
Westside Garden Center
3Rd Avenue S.W
Paperback Exchange
Edgewood. Buying
Famous Watkins
Richard Cumberland
Gagotte
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