Lawsuit: Male Inmate at Rikers Island Instructed to Pose as Transgender, Allegedly Raped Female Inmate

The plaintiff alleges the male inmate was part of a prostitution ring within the prison and faced retaliation from officers for reporting the assault.

• A lawsuit alleges a male inmate at Rikers Island was instructed by prison officials to identify as transgender to gain access to the women's facility, where he allegedly raped a female inmate.
• The plaintiff, identified as 'Rose Doe', claims the male inmate was not transgender and was there 'to get pussy'.
• The lawsuit also alleges that the male inmate was being investigated for his involvement in a prostitution ring operating within Rikers Island that involved staff and inmates.
• Despite multiple complaints and a recommendation from the Acting Warden that the male inmate was not a suitable fit for the women's facility, the inmate was not removed.
• The plaintiff claims she faced retaliation from corrections officers for reporting her sexual assault, including being denied medical treatment and moved to the general population.

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