Transgender Person Convicted of Assaulting Ex-Wife Before Changing Name
The transgender individual involved in a viral incident at a Los Angeles gym bathroom was previously convicted of assaulting their ex-wife in Ohio while living as a man. They later adopted the victim’s first name.
Incident at Beverly Hills Gym
Alexis Black, formerly known as Grant Freeman, became involved in a dispute at a Beverly Hills gym with several women, including singer-songwriter Tish Hyman. Hyman accused Black of exposing himself and harassing her in the women's locker room.
Past Legal Issues and Conviction
In 2022, Black pleaded guilty to violently assaulting his wife, Alexis Freeman, which resulted in severe injuries such as a compound fractured jaw. According to court documents from Hamilton County, Ohio:
“Kyle Grant Freeman caused serious physical harm to the victim. The victim suffered a compound fractured mandible, which resulted in her needing surgery.”
Black was sentenced to one year in prison, with credit for time already served. Records indicate a history of convictions for domestic violence and drug trafficking, as well as additional charges including resisting arrest.
Recent Statements
Now known as Alexis Black, Freeman spoke out following Tish Hyman's claim that she was expelled from a former Gold’s Gym in Beverly Hills after confronting someone with male genitalia in the women’s locker room. Hyman is an openly lesbian artist.
Author’s summary: Alexis Black’s complex history includes a violent past and recent controversy sparked by gender identity issues in public spaces, revealing ongoing tensions around transgender rights and safety.