Insanity plea accepted for man who attacked Va. congressman staffers with bat

A man who attacked staffers of a Virginia congressman with a bat has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. The incident occurred in the state’s capital, Richmond. The attacker was charged in connection with the violent assault on Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s aides. Following a careful evaluation by mental health professionals, it was determined … Read more

Rare: 60 Missouri Prison Staffers Advocate for Commuting Man’s Death Sentence

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a rare move, 60 prison staffers in Missouri are advocating for the commutation of a man’s death sentence. The man in question, who is convicted of murder, has exhausted all of his appeals and is set to be executed. The prison staffers, including guards, nurses, and other personnel, have written … Read more