The brutal murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old transgender girl Pauly A. Likens Jr.
in Sharon, Pennsylvania, has sparked a statewide outcry and a push for legislative action. DaShawn Watkins, 29, has been charged with the crime, leaving the LGBTQ+ community and allies in shock. In response, the Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Caucus is urging the Senate to pass an expanded hate crime bill to offer greater protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
This legislative push aims to prevent such tragedies in the future and ensure the safety and rights of transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals across the state.
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