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Law's Michael Benza discusses approaching murder trial and an insanity defense

Media | January 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

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WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said jury instructions aim to clearly explain Ohio’s legal standards and burdens so jurors can decide whether a local woman's insanity defense applies, as attorneys debated those instructions ahead of her March murder trial.

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