Transgender Person Denied Home Detention After Hammer Attack on Partner
Hamilton, New Zealand – A transgender woman named Jazz βRaβ Rima-Samuels faced a court ruling after attacking her partner of 17 years with a claw hammer, causing serious injuries. Rima-Samuels argued against prison time, citing difficulties associated with her gender identity and the challenging environment of a men’s prison. Her defense lawyer emphasized her vulnerability and struggles as a transgender individual in the prison system. Rima-Samuels admitted to striking her partner multiple times with a …