Insanity defense must be reformed, Uthmeier says

Name: Insanity defense must be reformed, Uthmeier says
Uploaded: 2026-01-15T20:49:04Z
Description: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for legislative change, asking state lawmakers to consider his proposal to reform the insanity defense. Supporters say the change is intended to eliminate what they describe as loopholes in the existing law while preserving due process. Uthmeier joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk more about the importance of his proposal.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for legislative change, asking state lawmakers to consider his proposal to reform the insanity defense. Supporters say the change is intended to eliminate what they describe as loopholes in the existing law while preserving due process. Uthmeier joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk more about the importance of his proposal.

Posted January 15, 2026 3:49pm EST