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Judge considers release of mental health records in Mandan case

Updated Oct 21, 7:39 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

  • A Mandan woman is accused of murdering two of her three children. [Bismarck Tribune] [KX News]
  • A Friday hearing addressed whether prosecutors can access the woman's mental health and medical records. [Bismarck Tribune] [KX News]
  • A judge is weighing the decision about access to the counseling and medical records. [KX News]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • When will the judge rule on access to the mental health records?
  • When did the alleged crimes occur?
  • What other evidence is the prosecution presenting?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • Bismarck Tribune: Focused on attorneys debating the release of mental health treatment records at the Friday hearing. Read it → · Paywall
  • KX News: Emphasized the judge's role in weighing whether prosecutors should access counseling and medical records. Read it → · Ads

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