A in New York has been paid a $160,000 settlement after she was 'misgendered' by staff at all-male jail. Makyyla Holland, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman, accused correctional officers at the Broome County Jail of abuse and discrimination after being arrested on criminal contempt and assault charges.She was held in custody during two stints totaling six weeks in 2021, and claims she was physically attacked during the intake process on January 22, suffering a broken tooth and painful lump on her head.
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