temporary insanity
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Companies can spark temporary insanity by just saying some magic words.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“If the issue is that she willfully stopped taking her medication, their position is she should not then benefit from claiming temporary insanity brought on by the very predictable result of not taking her medication.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024
In March, Leveille provided a notice of her intent to rely upon a defense of temporary insanity.
From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023
Linda looks back at her experience as a "temporary insanity" and says she was "under his spell".
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023
Can one plead temporary insanity in a case like this?
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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