A man who identifies as transgender was caught having sex with a female inmate earlier this month at a women’s prison in Washington state, according to an incident report in the case.
Correctional officers at the Washington Correctional Center for Women (WCCW) confirmed on March 14 that 35-year-old Brian Kim, who now goes by Amber Fayfox Kim, killed her parents, and 25-year-old Sinther A. Marie. He was caught having sex with Nurton. During a routine inspection at the Medium Security Unit (MSU), the National Review reported.
The incident resulted in a violation and will be heard later.
According to the report, “This violates MSU rules and policies. WAC-504 – Engaging in sexual activity with another person on the facility not covered by this rule, except for approved extended family visits.” To do.”
Prior to her transfer to a women’s prison in February 2021 under the state Department of Corrections’ (DOC) gender inclusion policy, Kim was incarcerated in a men’s facility in the state.
An anonymous Washington DOC official told National Review that while there is “technically” no consensual sex between incarcerated people, if both parties claim it is consensual, ” Washington is easing sanctions on the criminals involved,” he said, resulting in “less problems” for prisoners. criminals.
Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law enacted in 2003, the DOC states that “consensual non-coerced sexual acts between individuals” are prohibited. This is not a violation of PREA.
WCCW told FOX News Digital that it “takes seriously the safety of all individuals in our custody and custody,” adding that “there have been no reported incidents of rape against individuals during this period.” , adding that if there were any, they would be reported. This will be reported to law enforcement and may lead to a criminal case.
DOC did not confirm the report, only indicating that no rape occurred, and provided information about its policies regarding incarcerated individuals who identify as transgender. The policy “establishes procedures to ensure the fair treatment of transgender, intersex, and/or gender nonbinary people” in intake screening and housing decisions, classification, programs and supervision. ”
All people in the care and custody of DOC are evaluated upon admission, and if they self-identify as transgender, intersex, and/or gender non-binary, the policy provides detailed guidance regarding placement and programming. We will provide it,” DOC told FOX News Digital.
“DOC developed this comprehensive housing assignment process to determine where incarcerated individuals will be housed, considering objective criteria, including gender identity,” the statement added. “People who identify as transgender or nonbinary will participate in a thorough mental health evaluation, medical evaluation, and facility evaluation.”
DOC also said their health plan provides services pursuant to the Washington State Department of Health’s Apple Health Transhealth program.
The TransHealth program provides primary care, behavioral health services, speech therapy including voice training, and hormone therapy including puberty blockers.
“All transfer requests must be reviewed by multiple interdisciplinary teams to determine final placement,” the DOC statement added. “Each situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on the safety of both the individual and those housed in the facility.”
