Fuller Plans Federal Insanity-Defense Limits After Mistrial
Georgia Rep. Clay Fuller plans federal legislation to limit the insanity defense in federal crimes, citing the Lindsay Clancy mistrial as justification and arguing mental illness should not excuse brutal killings. Coverage across outlets notes Clancy’s case ended in a mistrial after a holdout juror, prompting Fuller to push for tighter nationwide limits, with mentions that some states already restrict the defense.
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About Clay Fuller
Clayton McLean Fuller is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since April 2026. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit from 2023 until his resignation in 2026. Fuller was first elected in a special election in April 2026 to succeed fellow Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Everything about Clay Fuller →- Occupation
- district attorney, politician, military officer
- Position held
- United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 9, 1981
- Website
- https://clayfullerforgeorgia.com/