One of the most celebrated applications of the notion of diminished capacity was

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The "Twinkie Defense" is a term that originated from the trial of Dan White, who was charged with the murders of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. White's defense argued that his consumption of junk food, including Twinkies, was a symptom of his depression, which diminished his capacity for rational thought and decision-making, leading to his actions. This argument is one of the most well-known examples of the diminished capacity defense in the United States legal system.

One of the Most Celebrated Applications of the Notion of Diminished