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Title: Indiana- Transgender detainee complains of treatment in jail
Post by: SandraJane on June 29, 2012, 07:30:59 PM
Post by: SandraJane on June 29, 2012, 07:30:59 PM
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Transgender detainee complains of treatment in jail
Deanna Dewberry | Published : Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012, 8:17 PM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012, 8:20 PM EDT
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/transgender-inmate-complains-of-treatment-in-jail (http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/transgender-inmate-complains-of-treatment-in-jail)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - An inmate in the Marion County Jail says she's facing constant discrimination while behind bars. She's transgender, and jail administrators say they're keeping her in isolation for her own protection.
The inmate, who calls herself Kyliah, entered the interview room wearing shackles at her wrist and ankles. While inmates in the general population can walk freely to their work duties and recreation facilities, those held in isolation are shackled when they're escorted from their cells. But Kyliah claims she is shackled by far more than the cuffs that hold her ankles and wrists. She says she's shackled by a system of bigotry and intolerance.
"I feel less than human," said Kyliah.
Transgender detainee complains of treatment in jail
Deanna Dewberry | Published : Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012, 8:17 PM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jun 2012, 8:20 PM EDT
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/transgender-inmate-complains-of-treatment-in-jail (http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/transgender-inmate-complains-of-treatment-in-jail)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - An inmate in the Marion County Jail says she's facing constant discrimination while behind bars. She's transgender, and jail administrators say they're keeping her in isolation for her own protection.
The inmate, who calls herself Kyliah, entered the interview room wearing shackles at her wrist and ankles. While inmates in the general population can walk freely to their work duties and recreation facilities, those held in isolation are shackled when they're escorted from their cells. But Kyliah claims she is shackled by far more than the cuffs that hold her ankles and wrists. She says she's shackled by a system of bigotry and intolerance.
"I feel less than human," said Kyliah.