Here's an article about a recent case: "Gay Panic Defense May Lead To No Substantial Jail Time In DC Beating Death": http://www.topix.net/news/gay/2009/07/gay-panic-defense-may-lead-to-no-substantial-jail-time-in-dc-beating-death

Another article: Gay man's alleged killer faces misdemeanor charge: http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=26253

Why do US courts & juries still accept it when killers cry that a gay/lesbian looked at them/touched them and they "had" to kill them?