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Commonwealth v. Johnston (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-063-14)

Murder conviction affirmed. Defendant's mental illness defense rejected where prosecution showed rational conduct after shooting and inconsistent delusions.

Maury Rovenstein
April 8, 2014

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