Emmett Brock: A Shocking Case of Anti-Trans Violence in Los Angeles
8 police officers dismissed after attack to a Trans Man in Los Angeles
In a story that has left many of us gobsmacked, Emmett Brock, a 23-year-old transgender teacher from Los Angeles, has bravely spoken out after being viciously attacked by a rideshare driver. The incident, which highlights the ongoing epidemic of anti-trans violence, is a sobering reminder that despite progress in LGBTQ+ rights, the world can still be an unsafe place for trans individuals.
The Attack
Brock was allegedly attacked by Joseph Benza III, a rideshare driver, after a verbal disagreement escalated. The driver reportedly hurled a slew of transphobic slurs before launching a physical assault that left Brock shaken and injured. The incident, which occurred in November 2022, has only recently come to light after ...