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June 25, 2006

Stetson University CrimProf Robert Batey Clarifies Battered Spouse Syndrome

BateyFrom St. Petersburg Times: In a recent article about a local murder suspect using battered spouse syndrome as a defense, Stetson University College of Law CrimProf Robert Batey stated for the article that battered spouse syndrome is actually part of a duress defense, which can't be used to excuse homicide under Florida state law. Rest of Article. . . [Mark Godsey]

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