"Gay panic” is insidious. It appeals to juries, who are allegedly made up of random members of the community. What defense lawyers know is that most people are repulsed by the idea of gay -especially gay male- sex. Those lawyers know that a claim of defense against an alleged gay sexual advance will win points with the jury of peers. (Jeffrey Montgomery)

"Gay panic” is insidious. It appeals to juries, who are allegedly made up of random members of the community. What defense lawyers know is that most people are repulsed by the idea of gay -especially gay male- sex. Those lawyers know that a claim of defense against an alleged gay sexual advance will win points with the jury of peers.

Jeffrey Montgomery

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