Insanity Defense

The defendant claimed mental illness at the time of the crime, raising questions about criminal responsibility.

1. Wang Jiyuan Insanity Letter Case

2. Jurisdiction: China (Qing Dynasty) (1758)
3. Original Case: 王寂元因疯投书案
4. VictimsHongliDefendantsWang JiyuanPlaintiffsHuang TingguiInvestigatorsHuang TingguiJudgesHongliInstitutionsBoard of Punishments
5. Case Tags: Literary Inquisition;Lèse-majesté;Insanity Defense;Lingchi Execution

1. Casey v. State of Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States, Alabama (February 28, 2025)
3. Original Case: Casey v. State of Alabama et al
4. Key Figures: John Casey (Defendant/Appellant), State of Alabama (Prosecution/Appellee)
5. Case Tags: Capital Murder;Insanity Defense;Death Penalty;Constitutional Challenge