Post by Ayla on Apr 9, 2016 16:11:25 GMT 8
Islan Nettles's Killer Is in Jail, But Has Justice Been Served?
The guilty plea of killer James Dixon — and the current environment for trans women — is far from satisfying, writes Beverly Tillery of the Anti-Violence Project.
This week, when I learned that James Dixon accepted a guilty plea in the death of Islan Nettles, I was struck by a deep and profound feeling of sadness.
Even though Islan was killed over two years ago, I was saddened that she was struck down so senselessly, simply because she was trying to live her life.
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The guilty plea of killer James Dixon — and the current environment for trans women — is far from satisfying, writes Beverly Tillery of the Anti-Violence Project.
This week, when I learned that James Dixon accepted a guilty plea in the death of Islan Nettles, I was struck by a deep and profound feeling of sadness.
Even though Islan was killed over two years ago, I was saddened that she was struck down so senselessly, simply because she was trying to live her life.
Click here to read the full article