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TIL the first successful insanity plea in the US was in 1859 by congressman and future Civil War general Daniel Sickles for the murder of his wife’s lover, US District Attorney Phillip Key (the son of Francis Scott Key).

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78Z1p TiL: Drop Foot, or Foot Drop, is a pretty fucked up thing and i am going through it. Any thoughts on prognosis/healing process is very welcome.