State v. Anderson

Thompson Anderson appeals from his conviction for murder in the first degree in the killing of his wife. He argues that: (1) the not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI) statute is overbroad and violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment; (2) comments on Anderson's post-Miranda silence, offered to rebut the claim of insanity, were improper; (3) evidence of Anderson's prior threats to kill his wife was improperly admitted; (4) the refusal to allow defense expert witnesses to testify about hearsay statements that were the bases of their opinions was improper; and (5) misconduct by…