Transgender discrimination alleged at Peabody eatery

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Transgender discrimination alleged at Peabody eatery
Bay Windows
by Hannah Clay Wareham
Staff Reporter
Wednesday Mar 3, 2010


http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103014


On Jan. 29, a group of eight transgender women allege they faced gender bias and discrimination at Capone's restaurant in Peabody, Mass. They will soon enter a period of mediation with the restaurant's owner, Judi Pescione, in lieu of a hearing.

"From our analysis of the incident, it appears to be discrimination based on gender expression and gender identity," Gunner Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) said.