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News and Events => Opinions & Editorials => Topic started by: Butterfly on October 01, 2010, 01:02:18 PM

Title: Trans man Lance Reyna’s attacker has been released from jail, and he’s ‘about to
Post by: Butterfly on October 01, 2010, 01:02:18 PM
Trans man Lance Reyna's attacker has been released from jail, and he's 'about to lose it'
Dallas Voice
Posted on 01 Oct 2010


http://www.dallasvoice.com/suspect-hate-crime-transgender-man-houston-released-jail-3-months-1046604.html (http://www.dallasvoice.com/suspect-hate-crime-transgender-man-houston-released-jail-3-months-1046604.html)


Back in June we told you about a brutal hate-crime attack  against a transgender man inside a restroom on the campus of Houston Community College. Lance Reyna, a student-activist who's both transgender and gay, was washing his hands when his attacker emerged from a stall and put a knife to his throat saying, "Hey queer, I need you to be quiet, cooperate, and give me all your valuables." Reyna was knocked to the floor and beaten and kicked. His wallet and credit cards were taken. Terrance Calhoun, 22, was later arrested on campus and charged with aggravated robbery in the attack that occurred during Houston's gay Pride week. But those charges have apparently been reduced to simple battery, and it looks like Calhoun has been released from jail.
Title: Re: Trans man Lance Reyna’s attacker has been released from jail, and he’s ‘about to
Post by: azSam on October 01, 2010, 04:09:39 PM
Errr. He should never be released.