English Explanatory Dictionary

Son of Sam law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any law designed to prevent criminals from profiting from the publicity around their crimes, as for example allowing the state to seize profits and distribute them to victims.

Word forms

Son of Sam law Son of Sam laws

Etymology

The first such law was created in New York after the "Son of Sam" murders committed by serial killer David Berkowitz.

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