On this episode of The Reckoning, Senior Editor, Dr. Deion Hawkins interviews Ken Schneck, Editor of The Buckeye Flame (‪@thebuckeyeflame5328‬). They discuss the critical issue of HIV criminalization in Ohio, and the article “He’s in an Ohio prison for exposing someone to HIV - even though he couldn’t transmit the virus.” This article brings light to Ohio laws targeting those living with HIV, and centers the story of Caymir Weaver, a Black transgender man who was sentenced to a year in prison for HIV exposure. The discussion highlights systemic injustices, racism, and the need for HIV criminal law reform.
Read “He’s 23 and in an Ohio Prison for Exposing Someone to HIV - Even Though He Couldn’t Transmit the Virus”: bit.ly/45b22DE
Chapters
00:00 Opening
00:00 Introductions
00:31 Article Discussion: "He's in an Ohio prison for exposing someone to HIV - even though he couldn't transmit the virus"
01:42 A Discussion About Caymir Weaver's Case
02:42 Previous Cases and Broader Implications
05:35 Understanding HIV Criminalization Laws
07:29 The Carceral Approach vs. Public Health
19:37 Sentencing and Judicial Perspectives
25:40 Racial and Social Implications
35:25 Call to Action and Future Steps
40:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
42:33 Closing
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