I don't think a marriage license or domestic partnership should be a license to steal for couples regardless of the genders involved. I think the exclusion of spousal testimony harkens back to the days when women were considered little better than chattel. A man should not have to fear the testimony of his property. Until 30 years ago it was legal to rape your wife, for instense.

The best solution, I believe, is to remove the exclusion rule on all couples with the possible exception of capital murder cases. One shouldn't be compelled to assist in putting their partner to death. Even that should be at the discretion of the witness, not defense attorneys.

These guys were more than partners in love. They were partners in crime. One copped a plea with the understanding that he may later be compelled to testify against his lover. He should be so compelled.