dan white was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Harvey milk. The verdict is widely rejected as homophobia, but many people think that this verdict is a direct result of homophobia. Gay people straight up rioted after his conviction; he served five years and then committed suicide 18 months later.
The Twinkie Defense has become a shorthand for disingenuous legal defense strategies. But was it disingenuous? (Yes, but not in the way you think!)
Thanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!
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