· 9/28/1971
Vernon v. Director, Patuxent Institution
Citations
- 13 Md. App. 92
- 281 A.2d 426
- 1971 Md. App. LEXIS 263
How courts have described this case
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- holding that “evidence of homosexuality is not relevant to establish pedophilia”
- stating that evidence of defendant’s homosexuality was irrelevant to establish pedophilia and that the belief that homosexuals are attracted to prepubescent children is a baseless stereotype
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Judges: Orth
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