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In less "progressive" places that would be a crime on par with attempted murder, but this is Seattle.
According to this link, there are 15 states that do not consider it a crime and not all of these state trend liberal. Of those states that do consider it a crime, some determine it's a misdemeanor.
HIV Law & Policy is an advocate organization that is against Criminal Laws for HIV positive individuals. I don't know why they worry, when "Law" really doesn't mean much anymore. Judges & Government officials just Cherry Pick what they like and ignore what they don't like.
If he didn't inform the people he was sleeping with first (in which case this is stupid as hell but not criminal per se) then he should be brought up on murder charges.
You are absolutely correct. It does take two, to tangle. But someone willing to do so knowing they are HIV positive, is just heartless.
...heartless and criminal, but it's Seatle so not surprised of their do nothing attitude .
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