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U.S. v. Lopez

Ruling by

Jay S. Bybee

Lower Court

USDC Arizona

Lower Court Judge

Raner C. Collins

dissenting Judge(s)

Johnnie B. Rawlinson
Expert testimony on battered women syndrome is not categorically excludable and may be relevant to a defense of duress as it serves to dispel many of the misconceptions regarding women in abusive relationships.



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