In the early 1980s __________ sparked a national outcry and changes to laws on the insanity defense.

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The early 1980s saw John W. Hinckley's acquittal for attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, which led to national outrage and ultimately changes to laws on the insanity defense. Option A is incorrect as it pertains to news coverage on inhumane treatment of people in mental hospitals, which while a relevant topic, did not directly lead to changes in laws on the insanity defense. Option B is also incorrect as it pertains to research on defendants feigning insanity to beat the rap, which is a different topic altogether.

In the Early 1980s __________ Sparked a National Outcry and Changes