Staff Reports
Well-known transgender and LGBT activist Kendall Stephens, a woman, has been charged with serious sexual offenses against two young boys after being taken into custody. Rape, involuntary assault, aberrant sexual relations, obscenity toward kids, corruption of minors, and unlawful attack of minors are among the charges. Stephens also had to deal with accusations of indecent abuse against minors. Having his bail allegedly set at $250,000 or $500,000, Stephens is now facing the ramifications of these accusations on the legal front. It is important to remember that these are just accusations at this time, and no more information has been made public.
The absurdity of the situation is further enhanced by the fact that Stephens is well-known for his left-wing political campaigning, particularly with relation to transgender rights. Notably, during the previous year's election, he openly supported Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania. Just two years after Stephens escaped a vicious attack at his Philadelphia home—in which his attacker, Tymesha Wearing, was found guilty of hate crimes and aggravated assault—he is now facing startling allegations. Wearing was sentenced to community service, anger management classes, and house arrest.
Prominent Transgender LGBT Activist Charged with Horrifying Crimes Against Children. Coincidence ? https://t.co/QzFZhUjvlt
— kevin waterbury (@WaterburyKevin) December 19, 2023
Even after going through this horrific event, Stephens has persisted in advocating for transgender rights. He cited his own experience to highlight the need for more laws supporting transgender people in March of this year, saying, "Let me tell you something, no one is going to steal my pride, no one is going to steal my power. The next day, I went to class, and I got beat up." We've been treated poorly and deserve better. We belong to the human race.
Even though Stephens has the right to a presumption of innocence unless proven guilty, his circumstances are obviously ironic and possibly hypocritical. This example serves as a warning that people shouldn't be instantly praised or looked up to because of their activism or political views. Everyone has to answer for their acts, regardless of identity or views.
