Trans person filmed in bathroom is convicted of beating ex-wife before taking her name

Transgender Person Convicted of Assaulting Ex-Wife Before Name Change

The transgender individual involved in a viral gym bathroom incident in Los Angeles had previously been convicted of assaulting their ex-wife while living as a man in Ohio, before adopting the victim's first name.

Background of the Incident

Alexis Black, formerly known as Grant Freeman, was involved in a dispute at a Beverly Hills gym, where women, including singer-songwriter Tish Hyman, accused Black of exposing himself and harassing them in the locker room.

Details of the Conviction

In 2022, Black pleaded guilty to violently assaulting his ex-wife, Alexis Freeman, causing significant injuries including a compound fractured jaw.

“Kyle Grant Freeman caused serious physical harm to the victim. The victim suffered a compound fractured mandible, which resulted in her needing surgery,” stated court documents from Hamilton County, Ohio.

Black received a sentence of one year in prison, with credit for time already served.

Criminal History and Additional Charges

Recent Public Reaction

Alexis Black addressed the allegations after Tish Hyman, an openly lesbian artist, reported being expelled from a former Gold’s Gym in Beverly Hills for confronting a person with male genitalia in the women's locker room.

Author’s summary: Alexis Black's past assault conviction and recent gym controversy highlight complex issues surrounding identity and accountability.

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