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Man charged with beating mother near death acquitted due to mental illness
A 57-year-old man from Hopkins was acquitted of first-degree assault after being found not guilty by reason of mental illness for allegedly severely injuring his mother. The court determined he did not understand his actions due to mental illness, leading to his civil commitment.
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