Mack Beggs, a transgender student at Euless Trinity High School, wants to wrestle against girls, but a lawsuit may prevent the teen. The lawsuit, filed by a parent aims to prohibit Beggs from competing, arguing that the match-up may cause “imminent threat of bodily harm”. Listen to The Larry O’Connor Show today from 3pm – 6pm as Larry dissects this story and takes your reaction on WMAL.
An excerpt of the Fox 4 article can be found below:
Just days before a state competition, a transgender Euless Trinity High School wrestler has been put into the middle of a lawsuit filed against the University Interscholastic League.
The suit demands the UIL prohibit the student from competing in girls wrestling competitions.
Mack Beggs’ mom says he just wants to wrestle and is following the rules as outlined by the UIL. But the attorney who filed the lawsuit says allowing Mack to wrestle is unfair and unsafe.
Mack’s mom, Angela, says she’s concerned about the suit being a distraction before the big state competition this weekend.
Angela declined to speak on camera but says her 17-year-old son is open about transitioning from female to male and the testosterone that’s making it possible. [Read More]
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