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Deputy District Attorney Candace Myers asked Dr. Robert Soper several questions about his medical conclusions regarding the mental state of Jasen Coley, who fatally shot 25-year-old Kenneth “Michael” Davis on July 3. Soper said that Coley met the requirements for a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict – which would send Coley to a state hospital, rather than a 15-years to life in prison sentence – and Myers wanted the specifics on how he reached that conclusion. Soper said that, while Coley’s specific documented delusions might have changed over time, the paranoid psychosis was consistent. ....
Jasen Coley pleaded guilty to murdering 25-year-old Kenneth “Michael” Davis on July 3 and waived his right to a jury trial on the evidence, meaning a judge will instead hear about Coley’s psychiatric evaluations. ....
Jasen Coley – who is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Kenneth “Michael” Davis in front of his home on July 3 – was accused of lying in wait, the special allegation that, had a jury found him guilty of committing the act, could have resulted in the death penalty or life in prison without parole Coley’s attorney, Michael Robinson, asked Judge Kaleb Cockrum to throw out the special allegation, which was added after the preliminary hearing, arguing that no evidence was presented that pointed to the special allegation. ....
If found insane during the crime, Jasen Coley could spend the rest of his life undergoing involuntary treatment over killing 26-year-old Kenneth Davis on July 3. Michael Robinson, Coley’s attorney, attempted to waive the preliminary hearing – which will decide if there is enough evidence for a trial – set for Wednesday, citing the overwhelming evidence against his client. ....
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