
Law’s Michael Benza explains challenges in Bionca Ellis’ insanity defense
MEDIA |
October 07, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
Legal expert breaks down Bionca Ellis’ not guilty by reason of insanity plea
WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, explained that the toughest challenge in Bionca Ellis’ insanity defense is proving her mental illness prevented her from understanding right from wrong at the time of the crime—not just that she has schizophrenia.