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Twinkie Myth Versus Reality
- The "Twinkie Defense" label misrepresents the Dan White trial and arose from satire and media misunderstanding.
- The actual legal claim was diminished capacity tied to depression, not sugar consumption.
Dan White's Background
- Dan White was a working-class, religious former cop and firefighter on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors.
- He quit his higher-paying job to serve and later bought a fast-food place called the Hot Potato.
The Assassinations At City Hall
- After resigning, Dan White attempted to rescind his resignation then entered City Hall through a basement window with a loaded revolver.
- He fatally shot George Moscone and Harvey Milk in their offices before calmly walking out and later turning himself in.