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3 men assaulted a trans bartender. Now she's facing felonies for defending herself.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway She is now charged with felony assault and gun charges, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years if convicted.
A local bartender is facing trial on felony charges after an incident in which she defended herself against assault. The bartender, who is transgender, was allegedly attacked by three men, one of whom hurled gay slurs and physically assaulted her. The bartender pointed a gun at one of her attackers, claiming self-defense.
She is now charged with felony assault and gun charges, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years if convicted. Further details on the incident and the upcoming trial are available from LGBTQ Nation, which has been following the story in Laramie, Wyoming.
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Category: rights Published: June 5, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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