In 2011, Jared Loughner shot Congresswoman Giffords and multiple other victims. The issue of competency to stand trial was raised in his case. Ultimately, the court found that Mr. Loughner _____________.
A) suffered from schizophrenia, but was competent to stand trial
B) did not suffer from a mental illness and was competent to stand trial
C) suffered from schizophrenia and was not competent to stand trial
D) suffered from schizophrenia, but competent to plead guilty
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