California lawmakers are pushing a bold new bill that would let abuse survivors use their trauma as a legal defense in violent crime cases—except for murder—potentially clearing records for those already convicted. After four years of stalled efforts, advocates like Susan Bustamante, who spent three decades in prison after being manipulated by her brother, argue this is a lifeline for trauma survivors unfairly punished. But law enforcement fiercely opposes it, fearing criminals could exploit it to dodge justice. Supporters insist the law won’t be widely abused and is about restoring dignity and second chances for those who’ve suffered unimaginable pain.
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