In a recent interview, Lee Thompson (aka “Uncle Poodle” from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo) claimed that he brought charges against his ex-boyfriend for infecting him with HIV, resulting in a five-year sentence. Todd Heywood casts doubt on Thompson’s story.
Influential blogger, Andrew Sullivan, highlights US anti-criminalisation advocacy in his Daily Beast column
News curated from other sources

Mexico: National HIV agency backs repeal of HIV criminalisation offence
Censida welcomes the repeal of the offence of “risk of transmission” to strengthen the strategy against HIV
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US: Ohio bill could increase prison sentences for people living with HIV
Advocates say Ohio bill would unjustly penalize people living with HIV
July 3, 2026

US: Lawmakers divided as New York revisits HIV criminalisation
HIV decriminalization bill to wait another year
June 7, 2026
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