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A Jury in Massachusetts Is Deciding What Postpartum Psychosis Means in Law

Prosecution and defence psychiatrists used the same term for the killings. What separates a life sentence from commitment to a hospital is whether the jury finds she could appreciate that it was wrong.

By Thomas Gutierrez · 1 hour ago

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Courts Discover the Public Defender Shortage Is a Budget Problem

Caseload standards and staffing reality have diverged far enough that courts are dismissing cases and appointing private counsel at cost. The constitutional obligation is being met with a checkbook.

By Alexander Reed · August 11, 2026