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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation strengthening the state's laws on mentally disordered offenders. The measure changes how offenders with mental disorders are handled after commitment, and it is being welcomed by prosecutors including the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, which highlighted the signing. Supporters say the law closes gaps in public safety and treatment oversight for this group of offenders.

Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts nurse accused of killing her three children in 2023, is set to appear in court for the first time since her murder trial ended with a hung jury. The case remains unresolved, and her next court date will determine how prosecutors proceed, including whether they seek a retrial on the deadlocked charges.

A judge has ordered additional mental health evaluations for the suspect in a stabbing at the University of Washington. The ruling means the case will be delayed while experts assess whether the suspect is competent to stand trial. The development follows earlier concerns about the suspect's mental state, and prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to revisit the evaluations before proceedings continue.