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Georgia Corrections sued for treatment of trans prisoners

Ashley Diamond, a Black transgender woman, says she is being abused and raped while in prison. Diamond filed her second lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections for not protecting her or providing the necessary health care she and other incarcerated trans people require. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke to Diamond's lawyer, Chinyere Ezie, about the lawsuit and the impact it could have on the trans community.
Feb 21, 2021 (07:52)
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