Domestic-Violence Law Being Challenged ; Gay-Marriage Ban Bars Prosecution of Unmarried Couples On Felony Charge, Argument Says.

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COLUMBUS -- Ohio's domestic-violence law is facing a constitutional challenge by defense attorneys and cultural conservatives who argue that the law conflicts with the state's two- year-old gay marriage ban.

In a case from Warren County, Michael Carswell says that he shouldn't be charged with felony domestic violence against his girlfriend because state law conflicts with the constitution.

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Domestic-Violence Law Being Challenged ; Gay-Marriage Ban Bars Prosecution of Unmarried Couples On Felony Charge, Argument Says.

Citizens for Community Values, which led the campaign to pass the g...

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