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Rebecca Marodi murder: Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain detained in Mexico

Yolanda Olenjniczak, also known as Yolanda Marodi, was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico on suspicion of murder.

Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing of Trans Woman Tiffany Harris

Alpha Diallo, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession.

Calif. Advances Bill Aimed at Stopping 'Gay Panic' Defense

The bill makes clear that a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity is not sufficient reason to reduce a charge from murder to manslaughter.

Laverne Cox Picks Up CeCe McDonald From Prison

Transgender folk hero CeCe McDonald walks free after being paroled two thirds of the way through her sentence for manslaughter.

Ga. Trans Woman's Alleged Killer May Dodge Murder Charges

Manslaughter charges were dropped this week for the man suspected of killing Keymori Johnson, as supporters of the trans woman remain concerned by misgendering from the District Attorney's office.

Wife accused of fatally stabbing fire captain was convicted of killing her first husband

Yolanda Olenjniczak, who is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, fire captain Rebecca Marodi, was convicted of killing her first husband over two decades ago.

CeCe McDonald Pleads Guilty, Headed to Prison

A report indicates McDonald has accepted a plea.

L.A. Man Gets 12-Year Sentence in Trans Woman's Death

Ezekiel Jamal Dear had been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for stabbing Yasmin Vash Payne to death.

Teenager Who Says Antigay Bullying Led to Stabbing Found Guilty

A New York judge found Abel Cedeno guilty of manslaughter. Cedeno said he was punched several times before stabbing his assailant.

This Black Trans Man Is in Prison for Killing His Rapist

Ky Peterson, a black trans man from Georgia, has been imprisoned three years for the 'involuntary manslaughter' of his attacker, which he says was in self-defense.

Virginia Bans LGBTQ+ 'Panic' Defense for Murder, Manslaughter

Gov. Ralph Northam has signed the bill authored by Del. Danica Roem, making Virginia the 12th state to restrict the defense's use.

Suspect in Death of Gay Man Scott Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Johnson, an American living in Australia, died after plunging from a cliff. His family has insisted for years that there was foul play involved.

Caitlyn Jenner Facing '50/50' Chance of Manslaughter Charge

That's what L.A. County detectives say as they prepare to present their investigation results to the district attorney.

Black Transgender Woman Kitty Monroe Fatally Shot in Tennessee

A man who knew Monroe, Samuel Ward Jr., has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.

NY Court May Reinstate Hate Crime Conviction for Trans Woman's Killer

Found guilty of a hate crime in the first-degree manslaughter of Lateisha Green, Dwight DeLee was set free on a technicality. But advocates hope to see the decision overturned.