Thursday, April 8, 2021

Virginia bans gay and trans “panic” defense in murder and manslaughter cases

Virginia has become the first southern state (and the first state in 2021) to ban the gay and trans panic defense in cases involving the assault and/or murder of LGBTQ+ people. In the past, this defense was used to barter for lesser charges and reduced sentences. — Read the rest

Source: https://boingboing.net/2021/04/08/virginia-bans-gay-and-trans-panic-defense-in-murder-and-manslaughter-cases.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-bans-gay-and-trans-panic-defense-in-murder-and-manslaughter-cases
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Jessica Smith



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