Texocity

Episode Fourteen- (not Fifteen!) The Gay Panic Defense Strategy


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DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this episode has been researched from articles on the internet. ALSO, my opinions on this episode reflect what I believe, and therefore if you are offended by what my opinions are then you are more than welcome to skip this episode. THANK YOU!

In today's episode, Donna brings a bit of awareness to the Gay Panic Defense Strategy still being used in Texas to this day. 

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Below are the links where I found my information: 

https://www.stedwards.edu/post/news-releases/st-edwards-university-researcher-analyzes-99-gaytrans-panic-defense-cases

https://apnews.com/article/39b2034e2a22e92ea6d8ce43147b6203

https://www.equalitytexas.org/eliminate-gay-trans-panic-defense-no-excuse-for-violence/

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/1995/02/texas-murder-199502

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/alleged-gay-panic-defense-texas-murder-trial-stuns-advocates-n870571

https://theconversation.com/i-track-murder-cases-that-use-the-gay-panic-defense-a-controversial-practice-banned-in-9-states-129973

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