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quinta-feira, agosto 31, 2006

[TX,USA]
Defense rests case in trial of cop accused of raping transsexual
The federal trial of fired San Antonio police officer Dean Gutierrez wound down today with jurors not getting to hear his version of what took place between him and a transsexual who accused him of rape.
Jury deliberates in case of cop accused of raping transsexual
Federal jurors are expected to resume deliberating today whether fired San Antonio Police Officer Dean Gutierrez raped a transsexual while the officer was on duty.

[NY,USA]
Transgender Man to Appeal Name Change Denial
A transgender man who wants to legally change his name from Sarah to Evan filed an appeal Monday with the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court.

[NY,USA]
Some students could be transferred out of Batavia Science class
The Batavia School Superintendent met reporters on Tuesday to discuss Monday night's meeting with parents of high school students about the male science teacher in Batavia who is in the process of becoming a woman. The teacher has not yet had a sex change operation, but he plans to dress as a woman, and use a female name.
District seeks to educate on teacher undergoing sex change
Four parents asked that their children be transferred out of the classroom of a high school teacher after learning the teacher is pursuing a sex change and will begin the school year as a woman, the district's superintendent said Tuesday.
Workshop on transgender teacher will go online
Parents can check the Batavia City School District's Web site today to see what their high school students will be taught about transgender issues.

[NY, USA]
Transsexual claims harassment in city job
A human resource planner who made history four years ago by becoming the first city employee to transition openly from male to female in the workplace says she fears for her safety, feels ostracized and is looking for another job.

[CA, USA]
Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act on Way to Governor
The nation's first bill to address use of panic strategies, the Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act (AB 1160), was voted out of the California Senate this afternoon.

[Russia]
Cop Commits Suicide After Performing Transgender Operation on Self
A Russian policeman has attempted suicide after performing a transgender surgery on himself. He was found with a rope around his neck in a pool of blood — his genitals had been cut off and the wound scrupulously stitched up. Painkillers and a bloody needle, as well as the remains of his genitals, were lying on the floor next to him.