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Maryland man sentenced to 48 years for murder of transgender woman Taya Ashton

Prosecutors said DeAllen Price killed Ashton because she was transgender.

New Hampshire Outlaws 'LGBTQ+ Panic' Defense in Homicide Cases

Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill to this effect last week.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

New Hampshire Takes Step to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic Defenses'

The bill will now go to the state's Senate for a vote.

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.

Calif. Becomes First State to Ban Gay, Trans 'Panic' Defenses

In a groundbreaking move, the state takes a stand against defendants being able to use a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity as justification for murder.

Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense

The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.

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.

Florida Dems File Bill Ending Gay and Trans Panic Defense

The bill would forbid defendants from claiming in court that they were temporarily incapacitated with shock over discovering a potential partner's sexual orientation or gender identity.

California: Criminal Defendants Won't Be Able to Say This In Court

Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign a bill into law that bars criminal defendants from using homophobic and transphobic arguments in court.

New York Gov. Signs Ban of Gay, Trans Panic Defenses in Murder Cases

Andrew Cuomo's action comes shortly after the signing of similar bills in Hawaii and Connecticut.

Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)

HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."

Marine Who Killed Trans Woman Pardoned by Anti-LGBTQ Philippine Leader

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton used a trans panic defense after he killed Jennifer Laude in 2014. 

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Democrats Push to Outlaw 'Gay Panic' Defense

Attacking an LGBT person after they make an unwanted sexual advance is indefensible, opponents say.

Suspect in Trans Woman's Murder Turns Himself In

Tiffany Edwards' family may be closer to finding justice after the man accused in her murder turned himself in.

N.J. Bans ‘Gay Panic’ Murder Defense and Not One Legislator Objects

Assailants are now banned from claiming they committed hate crimes or murders "in the heat of passion" upon finding out the victim was LGBTQ. 

Why This Texas Man Got Probation for Murdering Gay Neighbor

No one disputes that the killer stabbed a gay man twice in the back. But, they say, it was self-defense.

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.