**Title:** West Virginia Students Share Concerns Over Trans Athlete Lawsuit
**Meta Description:** Two West Virginia students allege harassment by a transgender athlete involved in a Supreme Court lawsuit, raising questions about safety in sports.
**URL Slug:** west-virginia-trans-athlete-lawsuit
**Headline:** Allegations of Harassment Surface in West Virginia Trans Athlete Case
In a developing story from West Virginia, two high school students and their families have come forward with serious allegations regarding a local transgender athlete involved in a lawsuit set to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court this month. The lawsuit, initiated by the transgender athlete—a biological male—aims to secure the right to compete on middle and high school girls’ sports teams in the state. The athlete is represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), with over 130 congressional Democrats supporting the case through an amicus brief.
Due to the athlete’s minor status, their identity remains confidential. Adaleia Cross, a female student at Bridgeport High School and a former track and field teammate of the transgender athlete at Bridgeport Middle School, has alleged that the athlete made inappropriate comments to her in the girls’ locker room. Cross, who is a year older than the athlete, decided to leave the track and field team last year to avoid sharing a locker room with the athlete once they both entered high school.
Cross’s mother, Abby, recounted the alleged incidents, stating that during the 2022-23 school year, the transgender athlete made sexually explicit remarks to Adaleia and other girls. “When Adaleia first told us, she said that [the athlete] was telling her and other girls ‘s— my d—,’” Abby Cross claimed. “At different times, [the athlete] was saying things like, ‘I’m going to stick my d— in your p—- and also in your a–.'” These comments were reportedly brought to the attention of school officials.
In response to the allegations, the ACLU issued a statement asserting that their client and the athlete’s family deny the claims, emphasizing that the school district investigated the matter and found the allegations unsubstantiated. The ACLU reiterated its commitment to defending the rights of all students under Title IX, including the right to a safe and inclusive educational environment.
The Cross family’s legal representatives at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) countered the ACLU’s statement, asserting that Adaleia has provided sworn testimony regarding her experiences with the athlete. They highlighted that the situation forced her to withdraw from a sport she loved, significantly impacting her school experience.
As the case progresses, it raises critical questions about the intersection of transgender rights and the safety of female athletes in school sports. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for similar cases across the country.
**FAQ:**
**Q: What are the main allegations against the transgender athlete?**
A: Two West Virginia students allege that the transgender athlete made sexually explicit comments in the girls’ locker room, leading one student to leave the track team for safety reasons.
