Transgender Individual Convicted for Assault and Controversy at LA Gym
A transgender person involved in a widely shared incident at a Los Angeles gym bathroom had previously been convicted of assaulting their ex-wife while living as a man in Ohio, before adopting the ex-wife’s first name.
Background and Legal History
Alexis Black, formerly known as Grant Freeman, was found guilty in 2022 of violently attacking his then-wife, Alexis Freeman, inflicting severe injuries including a compound fractured jaw.
“Kyle Grant Freeman caused serious physical harm to the victim. The victim suffered a compound fractured mandible, which resulted in her needing surgery,” stated court documents from Hamilton County, Ohio.
Black received a prison sentence of one year, with credit for time already served. Prior records show convictions for domestic violence and drug trafficking, alongside multiple other charges such as resisting arrest.
Incident at Beverly Hills Gym
In Beverly Hills, Black was involved in a heated confrontation with women at a gym, including singer-songwriter Tish Hyman, who accused Black of exposing himself and harassing her in the women's locker room.
Hyman, an openly lesbian artist, claimed she was expelled from a Gold’s Gym location after confronting a person with male genitalia in the women’s changing area.
Recent Statements
Alexis Black has recently responded to these allegations following Hyman’s public claims about the gym incident.
Summary
This case highlights a complex intersection of prior violent behavior and present-day social conflicts related to gender identity and public spaces.
Author's Summary
The individual known as Alexis Black has a criminal past involving domestic violence and now faces controversy over gender-related conflicts in public gym spaces.