Female inmate sues Washington state after alleged attack by male-born prisoner in women's facility
A female inmate in Washington state, Faith Booher-Smith, is suing state corrections officials after alleging she was violently attacked by a male-born prisoner, Christopher Williams, housed in a women's facility under the state's gender-identity housing policy. The lawsuit claims the attack was a foreseeable result of policies allowing inmates to be housed based on gender identity rather than biological sex. The case is supported by advocacy groups arguing that such policies have led to increased risks of violence against female inmates.
- ▪Faith Booher-Smith alleges she was attacked by Christopher Williams, a convicted sex offender who identifies as female, in a common area of the Washington Corrections Center for Women.
- ▪The assault reportedly caused facial bruising, swelling, and a mouth laceration, according to the lawsuit.
- ▪The lawsuit argues Washington's gender-affirming housing policy relies heavily on self-identification with minimal objective criteria for transferring inmates.
- ▪The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) and the America First Policy Institute are supporting the legal action.
- ▪The complaint claims the policy has led to multiple instances of violence and sexual abuse against female inmates.
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Rape Female inmate sues Washington state after alleged attack by male-born prisoner in women's facility The lawsuit argues the state's gender-affirming housing policy has led to multiple instances of violence against women By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 1, 2026 7:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former California inmate speaks out against trans females in prison ‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists Andrea Mew and Amie Ichikawa discuss transgender females in prison and President Donald Trump's executive order mandating inmates live in facilities corresponding to their biological sex.
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