N.J. Assembly Passes McKeon, Downey Bill to Ban Use of Gay or Trans Panic Criminal Defense in N.J. Courts
January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news:
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- If Enacted, NJ Would Become 8th State to Issue Ban on Common Legal Strategy in Related Murder Cases
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Joining other states who have enacted or considered a ban on the use of 'gay or trans panic' legal strategies in criminal cases, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Joann Downey passed the full Assembly 76-0 . . .
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- If Enacted, NJ Would Become 8th State to Issue Ban on Common Legal Strategy in Related Murder Cases
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Joining other states who have enacted or considered a ban on the use of 'gay or trans panic' legal strategies in criminal cases, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Joann Downey passed the full Assembly 76-0 . . .