Transgender Woman Speaks Out After Name Change Battle

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Transgender Woman Speaks Out After Name Change Battle

http://www.newson6.com/story/20162814/transgender-woman-speaks-out-after-name-change-battle
11/21/12
By Michael Konopasek

OKLAHOMA CITY -

After spending thousands of dollars fighting the State of Oklahoma, a transgender woman is now allowed to change her name from Steven to Christie.

Last year, Oklahoma County District Court Judge Bill Graves denied the name change request citing the Bible instead of Oklahoma code. Now, the Civil Court of Appeals says Judge Graves abused his discretion, and it appears this is not the first time.