Swimmer Riley Gaines Alleges Physical Assault by Trans-Rights Activists at Speaking Event
TL;DR
Former champion swimmer Riley Gaines claims she was assaulted by trans rights activists at an event where she was invited to speak at San Francisco State University. Gaines has been a vocal critic of transgender athletes competing in divisions in which they self-identify. She claims she was forced to barricade in a room for three hours as student protesters grew violent at the speaking event organized by Turning Point USA. Gaines said she was ambushed and “physically hit twice by a man.” SFSU is investigating the incident.
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