Unjust Rules for Insanity (The Andrea Yates Verdict)

Date

2002-03-13

Authors

Bard, Jennifer S.

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Publisher

The New York Times

Abstract

Professor Bard opinion piece in the New York Times uses the case of Andrea Yates to highlight the unjustness of the Texas judiciary system in regards to the court system’s treatment of persons that are mentally ill.

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Keywords

Insanity defense, Mental illness, Death penalty for insane

Citation

N.Y. Times at A25.