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Defense Counsel’s Failure to Investigate Defendant’s Mental Fitness for Trial Supports Ineffective Assistance Claim

In Newman v. Harrington, No. 12-3725 (7th Cir. 8/9/13), the Court affirmed a district court ruling on a habeas petition which found that the failure of defense counsel to investigate known deficiencies concerning his client’s mental capacity, and to raise the issue of defendant’s fitness to stand trial with the…

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