Dan White

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dan White born?September 2, 1946
2. Where was Dan White born?San Francisco, California
3. When did Dan White die?October 21, 1985
4. What is the convicted of?Two counts of voluntary manslaughter
5. What is the sentence?Seven years and eight months, served five years
6. Who was Dan White?Dan White was a politician in San Francisco who served on the Board of Supervisors. He was known for his work in the city before a very sad event happened.

Diminished Capacity: A legal defense arguing that a defendant's mental state prevented them from forming the intent to commit a crime.
Voluntary Manslaughter: The unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought, often occurring in the heat of passion.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors: The legislative body of San Francisco, responsible for enacting city ordinances and overseeing city departments.
LGBTQ+ Rights Movement: A social movement advocating for the rights and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.