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Appeals court hears challenge to verdict keeping Antonio Maderas confined
Summary
At oral argument, defense counsel said the Commonwealth presented insufficient evidence that Antonio Maderas remains a dangerous person, while prosecutors said retained experts and the verdict supported continued commitment; the three‑judge panel took the case under advisement.
A three‑justice panel of the appeals court heard arguments over whether the record supports continuing civil commitment for Antonio Maderas. Defense counsel Fred Burkholder told the court the Commonwealth failed to present evidence that would allow a reasonable jury to conclude Maderas remains a dangerous person requiring confinement.
“Commonwealth failed to present sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to conclude…that [he] continues to suffer from a mental illness or…
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