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Drag queen loses nursing job over 34-year-old arrest

Started by Shana A, March 15, 2010, 11:03:26 AM

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Shana A

March 15, 2010, 11:03:26 AM
Drag queen loses nursing job over 34-year-old arrest
March 14, 2010|By Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-03-14/news/fl-drag-queen-20100312_1_caregivers-nursing-background-screening-system

In South Florida's gay community, Ray Fetcho is known as drag queen "Tiny Tina."

To the families of elderly dementia patients, he's a godsend, a compassionate caregiver.

But now Fetcho is out of a job and his 35-year nursing career is in jeopardy, all because of a minor arrest — in 1976.

Fetcho, performing under his stage name, was emceeing a "Wet Jockey Shorts" contest at the Copa, a now-closed gay nightclub in Dania Beach, when undercover state agents investigating drug sales witnessed what they considered a lewd act. Fetcho was charged with a misdemeanor and paid a $150 fine.
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