A mother defends her daughter, the ringleader in a brutal attack on a transgender girl, sparking outrage and disbelief.
Harrow: A shocking incident unfolded when a group of youths attacked a transgender girl. This happened at a roller disco last year. The victim was lured there and faced a brutal assault.
She was stabbed nine times and beaten while slurs were hurled at her. It was a terrifying experience, and all five attackers are now behind bars.
Among them was Summer Betts-Ramsey, who did the stabbing. She got a hefty sentence of eight-and-a-half years. The judge called her actions “abhorrent” and noted her behavior after the attack was shameful.
Summer even shared videos online, laughing about the stabbing. When someone confronted her about it, she coldly replied that the victim “deserved it.” It’s hard to believe someone could be so callous.
Her mother, Linda, tried to defend her, saying she wasn’t the ringleader. She claimed there were threats before the attack and that her daughter’s generation handles things differently. It’s a tough pill to swallow.
Summer’s past is troubling. She had a rough upbringing, with a history of abuse and neglect. Her lawyer argued she was intoxicated during the attack and expressed remorse. But the damage was done.
The victim is left with life-threatening injuries and trauma from the attack. It’s a heartbreaking situation that highlights the ongoing issues of violence against transgender individuals.
