‘Gay panic’ defense on the way out in D.C., but still legal in 42 states.

Council member David Grosso (I-At-Large) introduced a bill this week calling for banning the so-called LGBT panic defense in criminal trials in the District. (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson (D-At-Large) and Council member David Grosso (I-At-Large) introduced separate versions of a bill this week calling for banning the so-called LGBT panic defense in criminal trials in the District.

Eight states, including California and New York, have…