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A failed EED defense: Alexandra Kogut Slain In College Dorm By Clayton Whittemore
Consider the linked article about the murder of Alexandra Kogut. What evidence even arguably meets the MPC's requirement of an "influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse"?
Her raising her voice?
Arguments about past allegations of cheating? Does it matter whether she alleged he cheated or vice versa?
Her pushing him?
How do his allegations of child abuse factor into the consideration of EED?
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