This Black trans woman has been incarcerated in a men’s prison for nearly a decade. She’s finally free

August 19, 2022
Xtra Magazine

...Diamond, a Black trans woman, was released on parole last week, according to the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). During her time in prison, she has twice sued the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) for refusing to protect her from the multiple sexual assaults she experienced and for not providing her with adequate medical care. She says that her experiences behind bars have left her traumatized and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. ...

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