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Robert Suttle: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization

Robert Suttle: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization

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Across 32 states, outdated HIV criminalization laws continue to punish people living with HIV. Robert Suttle shares his story of being prosecuted in Louisiana after a former partner accused him of not disclosing his status and he explains why these laws are based on bad science.

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Robert Suttle: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization

Robert Suttle: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization

Jeffrey Masters