Virginia Bans Gay and Trans Panic Defense for Manslaughter and Murder
RICHMOND, VA — (04-07-21) — Virginia lawmakers made history this week becoming the 12th state in the union to ban the "gay and trans panic" defense in manslaughter and murder cases. The bill was introduced by the state's only transgender lawmaker, Delegate Danica Roem (D-District 13), earlier this year. For decades defendants charged with murder [...]