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These defenses are based in irrational fears and prejudice toward LGBTQ people, and they imply that violence against LGBTQ people is acceptable or understandable under certain conditions. The American Bar Association issued a unanimous resolution in calling on "federal, tribal, state, local, and territorial governments" to prohibit the use of this defense, but many states still permit this practice, as shown in the map below.

Gay/Trans Panic Defense Bans

Jonathan Schmitz was invited to participate and was surprised and embarrassed to see his male friend, Scott Amedure, confess to having a crush on him. The jury reduced the charge from premeditated murder to second-degree murder. He was struck over the head over a dozen times by Roderiqus Reshad Reed and died from his injuries.

Michigan outlaws the 'gay and trans panic defense' in criminal trials

Michigan Gov. Last year, Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N. Edward Markey, D-Mass. The defense was unsuccessful, and both men were sentenced to life in prison. There have been cases, however, where the panic defense has been used with some success. In , gay advocates were outraged after a Texas man, James Miller, received a light sentence after fatally stabbing his neighbor, Daniel Spencer, who had allegedly tried to kiss Miller.

Gay and trans panic defenses continue to be used in court cases in many US states

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