The AJ Files || The Murder of Moscone and Milk
The conversation delves into the controversial case of Dan White, who assassinated San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. The discussion covers the details of the murders, the infamous 'Twinkie Defense' used in White's trial, the public outrage that followed the lenient verdict, and the subsequent riots that erupted in response. The speakers reflect on the implications of the case for justice, societal attitudes towards LGBTQ rights, and the historical context of political violence.
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The conversation delves into the controversial case of Dan White, who assassinated San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. The discussion covers the details of the murders, the infamous 'Twinkie Defense' used in White's trial, the public outrage that followed the lenient verdict, and the subsequent riots that erupted in response. The speakers reflect on the implications of the case for justice, societal attitudes towards LGBTQ rights, and the historical context of ...