Franz S. Leichter, a maverick New York State legislator for three decades whose progressive views on abortion, gay unions and the decriminalization of marijuana eventually became law in the state, helped in no small part by his persistent prodding, died on Sunday in Manhattan.He was 92.The death, at a hospital, was confirmed by his children, Kathy and Josh Leichter.
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