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Transgender woman 1st target of ID hoax bomb law

Started by Butterfly, July 13, 2010, 05:20:40 PM

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July 13, 2010, 05:20:40 PM
Transgender woman 1st target of ID hoax bomb law
Associated Press
13 July, 2010


http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=12799448


PAYETTE, Idaho (AP) - A transgender woman who police say planted what appeared to be pipe bombs at her southwestern Idaho home is the first person to be charged under a new law targeting hoax explosive devices.

Catherine Carlson was arrested Sunday in Payette.
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spacial

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July 14, 2010, 05:10:39 AM
QuoteClark says Carlson indicated she planted the devices, burned her belongings and shed clothing to draw attention to her plight.

She's been at odds with authorities since 2007 over a traffic citation that listed her legal name, Catherine Carlson, as well as her previous name, Daniel Carlson.


I sincerely hope this very sick woman gets the help she clearly needs.

This isn't a criminal. This is a very sick lady indeed.
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Alyssa M.

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July 14, 2010, 06:46:36 AM
My first thought was, "WTF? How on earth is it relevant that she's trans -- but cool, they're using the right pronouns and name and everything, how novel!" And then ...

QuoteShe's been at odds with authorities since 2007 over a traffic citation that listed her legal name, Catherine Carlson, as well as her previous name, D---

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