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Originally Posted by ITraffic
out of curiosity i looked at the hiv transmission laws in ca when this story broke.
it comes to down to intent. though he obviously did not intend to give anyone hiv he could still be charged.
Cal. Health and Safety Code § 120290
Misdemeanor
Any person afflicted with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease who willfully exposes him/herself to another person (and any person who willfully exposes another person afflicted with the disease to someone else) is guilty of a misdemeanor.
State-by-State:haHIV Laws |
Willfully.
Arrest him NOW. Pay-offs also prove intent.