An 18-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pantsed a transgender-identifying person at an amusement park in Ohio.
Marquez Williams was banned for life from all Six Flags parks over the incident on May 26 at the Cedar Point park in Sandusky.
The victim told police that he believed Williams targeted him ‘strictly’ because he identified as transgender.
Sandusky Police said Williams walked up behind the person and pulled down his skirt and underwear, exposing him to various bystanders, including some children. Some witnesses said Williams recorded the incident and laughed as he ran away.
A friend of the victim chased after Williams, who ran into the parking lot.
Police said Williams defied orders and was eventually arrested after being subdued with the use of a stun gun and other “reasonable force.”
The victim told police that he believed Williams targeted him “strictly” because he identified as transgender.
The teen was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained during the arrest.
Williams was initially charged with four misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, public indecency, persistent disorderly conduct, and obstructing official business. Officials later dropped the indecency charge but added a theft charge.
The teen posted 10% of his $8,000 bond and was released that evening, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
He later pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The judge ordered Williams to stay away from the victim as well as all Six Flags properties.
WKYC-TV reported that Williams graduated from high school only a week after being released from custody.
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Fremont City Schools Superintendent Denice Hirt confirmed that Williams had participated in graduation but offered no other comment.
A spokesperson for Cedar Point park released a statement about the incident.
“Cedar Point is a family-friendly environment, and we do not tolerate disruptive or inappropriate behavior,” the park spokesperson said. “Guests who violate our Code of Conduct are not welcome in our parks, and this guest has been banned from all Six Flags parks for life.”
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