Non-binary Actor Sues Hotel for Bathroom Discrimination

0:00On May 1st, non-binary actor Wesley Hahn is suing the Soho Grand Hotel in New York City for discrimination after a security guard pulled them out of a women's bathroom during an event. The lawsuit, filed on April 29, claims the hotel violated state and city human rights laws by not letting Hahn use the restroom matching. Their gender expression. On March 5th, Hahn showed up to the event dressed in feminine style think heels, earrings, slacks, and a blazer. They headed into the women's restroom to avoid any hassle, something they've done plenty without issues from cis women before. But then a security guard barged in, asked ladies if they'd seen a man enter and zeroed in on Hahn's stall. He ordered them out, humiliated them in front of others, and marched them straight to the men's room, skipping handwashing all together. Hahn, who starred in shows by Greshandall and PowerBook 2, Ghost, says this was their first run in Mike this after years in the city. They picked big metros expecting more acceptance for diverse identities,

1:03but felt treated like a predator just for their look. The hotel won't comment on the suit, but insists they're all in on non-discrimination laws and have long been a safe spot for LGBTQ folks. This case spotlights bathroom access rights under New York rules, which back, using facilities tied to your gender identity. From the spotlight, powered by AI. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today.