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Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 4:15 AM

Hamlet was sane when he stabbed Polonius according to a court in California. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy presided. While the court was unable to reach a unanimous decision, ten out twelve jurors “believed Hamlet to be sane, thus able to be held criminally culpable.”

4 Comments

    Tom Daly
    February 2nd, 2011 | 10:52 am

    Good to see Justice Kennedy dealing with the important issues of the day.

    Chuck
    February 2nd, 2011 | 11:56 am

    The learned Justice forgot that Hamlet, being a Prince at that time, enjoyed sovereign immunity and could not be charged with any crime.

    Stones Cry Out - If they keep silent… » Things Heard: e159v5
    February 4th, 2011 | 9:24 am

    [...] The (do you believe in) the sanity clause returns. [...]

    Friday Highlights | Pseudo-Polymath
    February 4th, 2011 | 9:26 am

    [...] The (do you believe in) the sanity clause returns. [...]

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