John Hinckley, Jr.was found not guilty by reason of insanity by the jury in his trial.What reason did jurors give for their verdict?
A) The defense had proven that he was insane beyond a reasonable doubt.
B) The defense had not proven that he was sane beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) The prosecution had not proven that he was sane beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) The prosecution had proven that he was insane beyond a reasonable doubt.
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