Puyallup wrestler sues Washington over trans-athlete policy after on-mat assault
TL;DR
A 15-year-old Puyallup high school wrestler filed a lawsuit against Washington state and officials, alleging a transgender opponent sexually assaulted her during a December girls’ wrestling tournament and that school officials did not take action, prompting calls to change Washington’s transgender-athletics policy. The Alliance Defending Freedom represents the plaintiff, and the case adds to the national debate over trans participation in girls’ sports amid political and legal actions in several states.
- Puyallup student athlete sues WA, alleging sexual assault by trans opponent during wrestling match KUOW
- Family files lawsuit alleging daughter was sexually assaulted by trans athlete during girls' competition Fox News
- Teen wrestler claims she was sexually assaulted by transgender athlete in girls' match: lawsuit New York Post
- Lawsuit filed days after Pierce County declines charges in alleged wrestling match sexual assault KING5.com
- K.M.K. v. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association adfmedia.org
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