Dan White

Dan White was a former San Francisco city official best known for assassinating Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. His actions were driven by personal and political frustrations, compounded by difficulty accepting new policies he opposed. White’s defense argued that his mental state was impaired, which contributed to his conviction for voluntary manslaughter instead of murder. The事件 sparked widespread outrage and discussions about mental health, LGBTQ rights, and workplace stress, cementing White’s actions as a significant moment in California history and highlighting complexities around mental health and public violence.