She hid her trans identity from her male sexual partner... she might go to jail

[Jessica_Rose]

She hid her trans identity from her male sexual partner. Now she might go to jail.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/she-hid-her-trans-identity-from-her-male-partner-now-she-might-go-to/

Daniel Villarreal (25 Aug 2025)

A jury has found a 21-year-old transgender woman guilty of three counts of sexual assault for lying to a man about her gender identity before getting physically intimate with him.

While 21-year-old Ciara Watkin's lawyer said that her gender identity should've been "blindingly obvious" to her same-age sexual partner, her partner said he wouldn't have met her in person if he had known about her trans identity beforehand.

A jury in the northeast-central coastal town of Middlesbrough, England, found Watkin guilty after a two-day trial, BBC reported. During the trial, her lawyer noted that Watkin has gone by the name Clara since age 13 but hasn't undergone any gender-affirming medical treatments or surgeries.

... When they met in person, she told him she was on her period so that he wouldn't touch her below the waist. They then went on to have sexual contact.

Watkin's sexual partner contacted police after she revealed her gender identity to him later via text message. He told police, "I wouldn't have met her because I don't swing that way." When questioned by police, Watkin said she didn't reveal her gender identity beforehand because it has been difficult for her to find relationships.

[Lori Dee]

They then went on to have sexual contact.

I bet he had no complaints while that was going on. He had no complaints until after. He didn't complain about what he did, only who he did it with.
"The small head has no conscience."

[Lilis]

When questioned by police, Watkin said she didn't reveal her gender identity beforehand because it has been difficult for her to find relationships.

Ouch... this is exactly why it's so important to remain silent when questioned by police. A statement like that can easily be framed as deception.

And yes, it reflects a double standard.

Cisgender people withhold or bend the truth about all sorts of things in relationships, yet it's only when trans people are involved that it suddenly becomes criminalized.

Thankfully, I don't have to carry that particular burden in my own life, I wear my trans flag on my skin everywhere I go.

~ Lilis 🌷🦇

[nessa76]

I've read about this. He said he felt stupid and he was scared of what his friends would say, so he reported her to the police.
That's the reason he reported. I'm sure looking back in einsight she wish that she told him on Snapchat at the beginning.

[Lori Dee]

He said he felt stupid and he was scared of what his friends would say, so he reported her to the police.

How would his friends know? Was he bragging to them about his hot girlfriend? Showing them her picture? He could have just said that it didn't work out and never see her again. Nice and quiet.

Instead, he got the police involved, and the news reported on it. Welcome to your 15 minutes of fame.

"Stupid is as stupid does."
~ Forrest Gump's Momma

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[nessa76]

Ouch... this is exactly why it's so important to remain silent when questioned by police. A statement like that can easily be framed as deception.

And yes, it reflects a double standard.

Cisgender people withhold or bend the truth about all sorts of things in relationships, yet it's only when trans people are involved that it suddenly becomes criminalized.

Thankfully, I don't have to carry that particular burden in my own life, I wear my trans flag on my skin everywhere I go.

~ Lilis 🌷🦇

Some cis women lie that a man sexually assaulted them, when it's not true. They always have their agenda, and it's not good

[Susan]

@nessa76, That kind of broad generalization about women and false accusations isn't helpful here and doesn't reflect reality. False accusations are statistically rare, and making sweeping statements about any group having "agendas" crosses into harmful territory.

Let's limit discussions on this thread to the actual case: This situation highlights the complex legal and social challenges trans people face around disclosure. While there are genuine questions about consent and disclosure in intimate relationships, criminalizing trans people for non-disclosure — especially when no deception about the sexual acts themselves occurred — sets a dangerous precedent.

The real issue isn't about anyone having "agendas" — it's about a legal system that's struggling to fairly address these situations without further marginalizing an already vulnerable community. Trans people face extraordinary risks when dating, including violence and rejection, which creates genuine safety concerns around disclosure timing.

Rather than focusing on blame or generalizations about any group, we should be discussing how society can better support honest communication while protecting everyone's safety and dignity.

Firmly!
— Susan