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'They asked for it': murderers of gay and transgender people across the country are still blaming the victims, claiming sexual advances can cause homicidal rage. Now prosecutors are joining together to get rid of the 'gay panic' defense once and for all

Authors :
Lindenberger, Michael
Source :
The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine). April 12, 2005, p34, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Nineteen-year-old Eagle Scout Gary Hirte admitted he murdered Glenn Kopitske, a 37-year-old gay Wisconsin man. But Hirte's attorney told a jury in February that his client should not be held [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00018996
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.131280391