Transgender Individual Convicted of Assaulting Ex-Wife Before Changing Name
The transgender individual involved in a viral incident at a Los Angeles gym bathroom was previously convicted of assaulting their ex-wife while living in Ohio as a man, before adopting the victim’s first name.
Background of the Incident and Identity
Alexis Black, formerly known as Grant Freeman, encountered conflict with several women at a Beverly Hills gym. Among them was singer-songwriter Tish Hyman, who accused Black of exposing himself and harassing her in the locker room.
Legal History and Convictions
- In 2022, Black pleaded guilty to brutally beating his wife, Alexis Freeman, resulting in a compound fractured jaw and other significant injuries.
- According to Hamilton County, Ohio court documents:
“Kyle Grant Freeman caused serious physical harm to the victim. The victim suffered a compound fractured mandible, which resulted in her needing surgery.”
- Black was sentenced to one year in prison, with credit for time already served.
- Previous convictions include domestic violence and drug trafficking, as well as charges like resisting arrest.
Recent Developments
After the gym incident, Alexis Black responded publicly following accusations from Tish Hyman, an openly lesbian artist, who said she was expelled from a Gold’s Gym in Beverly Hills for confronting a person with male genitalia in the women’s locker room.
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