[TX,USA]
Texas officer convicted in transwoman's rape

A San Antonio police officer was convicted Wednesday of violating the civil rights of a transsexual who said the officer raped and beat her during a traffic stop.

[CA,USA]
California Senate passes bill addressing 'panic defense' in criminal trials

The California Senate passed the "Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act" on Wednesday, sending the measure to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his consideration.

[Chile]
Clampdown On Chile's Prostitutes Falters

Excerpt: Transvestite sex workers also said they opposed any change to the status quo. "We do not support the idea of another designated red-light district; it will increase the amount of violence towards people like us. What we are in favor of is the legalization of the sex trade," said Bianca Vidal, a spokesperson from the Syndicate of Transvestites.

[UK]
Tranny is banned from club

Transsexual Chrisey Prior has been thrown out of a divorced and separated club - for wearing women's clothes.