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Title: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: stephaniec on November 10, 2015, 10:25:01 PM
Post by: stephaniec on November 10, 2015, 10:25:01 PM
Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
http://www.kcci.com/news/complaint-filed-in-transgender-womans-arrest-at-hotel/36365178
KCCI/By Vanessa Peng 11/10/2015
"The ACLU said hotel staff called police on July 13 to report that they suspected Meagan and her friend were engaging in prostitution, because they were "men dressed like women." Police said the women gave a fake name and they found prescription drugs in a purse."
http://www.kcci.com/news/complaint-filed-in-transgender-womans-arrest-at-hotel/36365178
KCCI/By Vanessa Peng 11/10/2015
"The ACLU said hotel staff called police on July 13 to report that they suspected Meagan and her friend were engaging in prostitution, because they were "men dressed like women." Police said the women gave a fake name and they found prescription drugs in a purse."
Title: Re: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: stephaniec on November 10, 2015, 10:40:47 PM
Post by: stephaniec on November 10, 2015, 10:40:47 PM
just when you think we're making a little progress.
Title: Re: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: Kellam on November 11, 2015, 12:00:58 AM
Post by: Kellam on November 11, 2015, 12:00:58 AM
https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/i-was-arrested-just-being-who-i-am
I had been following this case since her arrest back in July and this piece by her was shared by a friend on FB tonight. Thought I would share it here.
I had been following this case since her arrest back in July and this piece by her was shared by a friend on FB tonight. Thought I would share it here.
Title: Re: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: Dee Marshall on November 11, 2015, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: Dee Marshall on November 11, 2015, 07:39:00 AM
Any one of us could have been arrested that way and important details were left out. There are two extremes to the scenario and any combination is possible.
"False" name given to hotel: Tiffany Andrews (for example)
Name given to police: Mike Andrews (name on ID)
Prescription drug: estradiol, 30 day supply, in original bottle
Unpaid fine: $100 for running a red light
Or
"False" name given to hotel: Tiffany Andrews (for example)
Name given to police: Tiffany Smith (not on ID)
Prescription drug: oxycontin, 500 doses
Unpaid fine: $10000 for selling marijuana
The fact that the details weren't produced leads me to think that the first was more likely. Police reports generally list anything which makes them look more effective. The comments on the article, as usual, are better left unread.
Thanks for posting this, it suggests some useful, if sad, safety measures. Present at hotels to match your ID. Use the name on that ID. You can request that they use your preferred name when they speak to you. Always travel with your medications in their original packaging. You can never know what a region is like when you stop for the night.
Be safe out there!
P.S: I just read Meghan's response. Sounds like she did everything as right as she could. He picture shows that she could never present male effectively. I would have never have thought to have a copy of the prescription. Unless it's a controlled substance most doctors phone, fax or email prescriptions to the pharmacy. I don't recall the last time I had a paper copy of a script to present. Frankly, this makes me concerned about travelling at all, particularly across borders.
"False" name given to hotel: Tiffany Andrews (for example)
Name given to police: Mike Andrews (name on ID)
Prescription drug: estradiol, 30 day supply, in original bottle
Unpaid fine: $100 for running a red light
Or
"False" name given to hotel: Tiffany Andrews (for example)
Name given to police: Tiffany Smith (not on ID)
Prescription drug: oxycontin, 500 doses
Unpaid fine: $10000 for selling marijuana
The fact that the details weren't produced leads me to think that the first was more likely. Police reports generally list anything which makes them look more effective. The comments on the article, as usual, are better left unread.
Thanks for posting this, it suggests some useful, if sad, safety measures. Present at hotels to match your ID. Use the name on that ID. You can request that they use your preferred name when they speak to you. Always travel with your medications in their original packaging. You can never know what a region is like when you stop for the night.
Be safe out there!
P.S: I just read Meghan's response. Sounds like she did everything as right as she could. He picture shows that she could never present male effectively. I would have never have thought to have a copy of the prescription. Unless it's a controlled substance most doctors phone, fax or email prescriptions to the pharmacy. I don't recall the last time I had a paper copy of a script to present. Frankly, this makes me concerned about travelling at all, particularly across borders.
Title: Re: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: jenifer356 on November 11, 2015, 11:14:48 AM
Post by: jenifer356 on November 11, 2015, 11:14:48 AM
in today's electronic age the hand written prescription is quickly becoming a thing of the past but carrying the medication in the original pharmacy container/package with the printed details will suffice as proof of prescription and indicate valid recipient
jenifer
jenifer
Title: Re: Complaint filed in transgender woman's arrest at hotel
Post by: stephaniec on November 12, 2015, 03:45:25 PM
Post by: stephaniec on November 12, 2015, 03:45:25 PM
Meagan Taylor Sues Iowa Hotel That Profiled Her as Trans Sex Worker
http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/11/12/black-trans-woman-meagan-taylor-sues-iowa-hotel-profiled-her-sex-worker
The Advocate/By Cleis Abeni November 12 2015 3:58 PM EST
"When 22-year old black trans woman Meagan Taylor checked into the Des Moines, Iowa, Drury Inn hotel in July, she was planning to rest overnight in the room with her friend as the pair traveled from Illinois to Kansas City, Missouri for a funeral."
http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/11/12/black-trans-woman-meagan-taylor-sues-iowa-hotel-profiled-her-sex-worker
The Advocate/By Cleis Abeni November 12 2015 3:58 PM EST
"When 22-year old black trans woman Meagan Taylor checked into the Des Moines, Iowa, Drury Inn hotel in July, she was planning to rest overnight in the room with her friend as the pair traveled from Illinois to Kansas City, Missouri for a funeral."