Jury to decide guilt and potential insanity defense for Patrick McDonagh in machete attack murder trial.
A jury will determine whether Patrick McDonagh should be found guilty of murder or manslaughter due to a mental disorder for the brutal machete attack on his neighbor, Peter McDonald. McDonagh has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, with differing opinions on his mental state presented at trial, including acute symptoms of schizophrenia or cannabis use. The jury will base their decision on all the evidence, with the potential for a reduced conviction based on the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act of 2006.
February 07, 2024
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