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High-profile cases and the 'not criminally responsible' defence

The first-degree murder trial of Luka Magnotta is only one of several notable Canadian cases in which a judge or jury was asked to decide if the accused was criminally responsible for his or her actions. Take a look at some other high-profile cases that invoked the not criminally responsible defence.

The first-degree murder trial of Luka Magnotta is only one of several notable Canadian cases in which a judge or jury was asked to decide if the accused was criminally responsible for his or her actions. 

Take a look at some other high-profile cases that invoked the not criminally responsible defence: