Man surprised to be arrested after apparently entering women's restroom in open defiance of Florida law

Man surprised to be arrested after apparently entering women’s restroom in open defiance of Florida law


An Illinois man masquerading as a woman apparently walked into a women’s restroom at the Florida Capitol last month — and was shocked when officers standing nearby arrested him.

Marcy Rheintgen, a 20-year-old college student from Illinois who identifies as transgender, notified scores of public officials of his intention to defy Florida law and use a bathroom designated for females only.

‘All because I washed my hands.’

While visiting his grandparents in the Sunshine State earlier in March, Rheintgen wrote a letter to each of the 160 state lawmakers telling them of his plans to use the ladies’ room. He even included a photo of himself for easy identification.

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“I know that you know in your heart that this law is wrong and unjust. I know that you know

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