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Virginia bans gay and trans "panic" defense in murder and manslaughter cases

April 08, 2021 , , ,
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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





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