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Judge weighs whether to allow prosecutors access to mental health records in Mandan stabbing case
Updated Oct 24, 6:08 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A Mandan mother faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of two children during an August attack. [KX News]
- The victims were a 5-month-old and 3-year-old, and a 1-year-old was also injured in the attack. [KX News]
- The defense argues that patient confidentiality protections should prevent access to the records. [KX News]
- Prosecutors contend that the defense waived confidentiality protections when it obtained the records through subpoena. [KX News]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will the judge rule on the records dispute?
- When is the next scheduled court hearing?
- What are the conditions of the defendant's release or bail?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: Provides detailed account of the legal dispute, naming the defendant and detailing victim ages, charges, and the specific records being sought. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Briefly notes that mental health treatment records were the subject of a Friday hearing but offers no additional details. Read it → · Paywall
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