LinkLinks WAMU: In D.C. And Maryland, Strangling Someone Is A Misdemeanor. Victim Advocates Want That To Change By Editor On Jan 22, 2020 Last updated Jan 22, 2020 19 Share A pair of bills before the D.C. Council and Maryland’s General Assembly would make attempted strangulation a felony offense. If passed, they would bring both jurisdictions in line with almost every U.S. state in how they punish an offense many victim advocates say can be a precursor to homicide — especially for women. 19 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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