Gov. Cuomo: Eliminate ‘gay panic’ defense

By: The Associated Press June 3, 2019 Comments Off

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to pass a new law ensuring people who attack or kill a gay person can’t beat the charge by arguing they panicked because of their victim’s sexuality. Under current law, defendants can attempt to excuse violent attacks by arguing they were under extreme emotional distress. Cuomo ...

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Gov. Cuomo: Eliminate ‘gay panic’ defense

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