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Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say
Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to federal hate crime and obstruction of justice charges for attacking a transgender woman experiencing homelessness after she used the women's restroom at a fast-food restaurant.
The defendants targeted the transgender woman because of her gender identity and then attempted to obstruct the investigation into the assault. They are being held accountable for their actions.
The guilty pleas in this case demonstrate the authorities' commitment to protecting transgender individuals from targeted violence and ensuring justice is served.