NY JUDGE SAYS BETTER LAWS NEEDED FOR SAME-SEX PARTNERS: From the NY Post-Standard

An Onondaga County Court judge Monday said the lack of civil recognition of same-sex relationships in New York led to the criminal prosecution of a Manlius woman on theft charges.

Judge Anthony Aloi said it was "unfortunate" the dispute between Lori Clapper and her former girlfriend resulted in criminal charges against Clapper, instead of being handled under state Domestic Relations Law, as happens with most issues between spouses.

The case would not have been in criminal court had it involved a husband and wife, he said.

Clapper, 44, pleaded guilty in November to a reduced charge of third-degree grand larceny, admitting she stole from her roommate, Judith Banky, from Dec. 17, 1996, though May 24, 2001, while the couple lived in Manlius. ...

Gormley said the sexual orientation of the parties had nothing to do with the prosecution. He said he was sure husbands and wives had been prosecuted for thefts as well.

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