In a landmark settlement with transgender woman, a New York jail will implement LGBTQ prison reform.
Makyyla Holland, a 25-year-old transgender woman, accused Broome County Jail correctional officers of abuse and discrimination while she was in their custody for six weeks.A transgender woman in New York has agreed to a landmark settlement that could lead to widespread change in the treatment of incarceratedMakyyla Holland, a 25-year-old transgender woman, accused Broome County Jail correctional officers of abuse and discrimination while she was in their custody for six weeks.
Holland's complaint argued that she was beaten, placed in a men's housing unit, and denied access to health care. Holland also alleged that she was "routinely harassed and misgendered" and that correctional staff "ignored her repeated pleas for help and for protection from the threats and sexual victimization to which they had exposed her."
Holland was arrested on criminal contempt and assault charges, according to the Binghamton Police Department's Facebook page. She pleaded guilty to contempt of court and she was sentenced to time served.
He continued, "It's another important step forward in pragmatically and safely modernizing policies to meet the needs of those we serve and protect as we work to build a better, safer community for everyone in Broome County."
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