The insanity defense was increasingly modified after the ruling in which of the following cases?

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The insanity defense was significantly modified after the United States v. Hinckley (1982) case, where John Hinckley Jr. was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. This verdict led to public outcry and subsequent reforms in the insanity defense laws.

The Insanity Defense Was Increasingly Modified After the Ruling in Which