Mens rea does not mean, “Well, we don’t think she really meant anything very bad, and she seems a decent sort, so, no prosecution for her.” The actions by the FBI and the DOJ in this matter ...

The ruling reaffirms the essential requirement of “mens rea” (intent) to incite or aid the act of suicide, without which a conviction under this provision cannot stand. Also Read: Bengaluru ...

Kulmiye Idris had appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court in Androscoggin County "erred by inaccurately instructing the jury on the mens rea requirement." Sign up for our Newsletters ...