Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president
The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.
July 29, 2024
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Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense
The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.
October 2, 2023
Transgender Legislator Introduces Bill to Abolish Gay & Trans 'Panic Defense'
The first out transgender person elected to office in Montana invoked a recent attack on someone the attacker claimed was trans in support of her bill outlawing the panic defense.
February 23, 2023
Illinois Bans "Gay Panic" Defense
It is only the second state to ban the defensive tactic from the courtroom.
December 31, 2017
Democrats Push to Outlaw 'Gay Panic' Defense
Attacking an LGBTÂ person after they make an unwanted sexual advance is indefensible, opponents say.
July 13, 2018
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.
April 1, 2021
'Gay Panic' Defense Ban Back on Track in New Hampshire
A bipartisan bill eliminating use of the controversial tactic was pulled last week over objections by some lawmakers.
June 26, 2023
Gay/Trans 'Panic' Defense Leads to Accused Killer's Acquittal
Isimemen Etute says he thought Jerry Paul Smith was a woman when they met for sex. He later beat Smith to death.
May 31, 2022
Bill in Congress Would Ban Gay, Trans 'Panic' Defenses
The legislation would prevent defendants from claiming that a crime was justified by the victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
June 5, 2019
Ohio Executes Killer Who Attempted 'Gay Panic' Defense
Robert Van Hook went home with a gay man, choked him, stabbed him, and sliced him open.
July 18, 2018
Op-ed: Yes, Some Still Use The Gay Panic Defense
In every state but one, someone who assaults or even murders an LGBT person can use a panic defense. It's time to put an end to that.
July 23, 2014
Suspect in Atlanta Beating Invokes 'Trans Panic' Defense
In an interview with a local news outlet, one suspect in last month's beating of two transgender women claims he was provoked, using a "trans panic" or "gay panic" defense in his explanation of the night's events.
June 3, 2014
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.
May 30, 2014
'Gay Panic' Defense Trotted Out In Murder of Mayoral Candidate
Family and friends of Lawrence Reed say Marcus McMillian was making unwanted advances toward Reed, which prompted Reed to kill the gay mayoral candidate.
March 11, 2013
New Hampshire Outlaws 'LGBTQ+ Panic' Defense in Homicide Cases
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill to this effect last week.
August 15, 2023
Republicans Put 'Gay Panic' Defense Ban on Pause in New Hampshire
New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.
June 17, 2023
New Hampshire Takes Step to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic Defenses'
The bill will now go to the state's Senate for a vote.
January 11, 2022
Colorado Bans Gay and Trans 'Panic' Defenses, Eases Access to PrEP
Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills into law Monday, along with one making it easier for minors to change the gender on their birth certificates.
July 14, 2020