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The Rhode Island Supreme Court awarded postconviction relief, leading to an order for a new trial. The Court acknowledged the presence of battered woman's syndrome. This determination was based on the understanding that prolonged abuse hindered McMaugh's ability to aid legal counsel and develop an autonomous defense strategy.
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The Rhode Island Supreme Court ordered a new trial, granting postconviction relief. The court recognized battered woman's syndrome. It determined that the abuse McMaugh experienced over many years prevented her from helping her lawyer and presenting her own defense.
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The Rhode Island Supreme Court decided to grant postconviction relief, ordering a new trial. The court acknowledged battered woman's syndrome, determining that years of abuse stopped McMaugh from helping her lawyer and presenting her own defense.
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The top court in Rhode Island decided to give a woman named McMaugh a new trial. The court understood that she had been abused for many years. This abuse made it hard for her to help her lawyer and defend herself properly.