Islan Nettles

A Black woman with an assortment of flowers in her hair holding a glass and smiling.
catherine lizette gonzalez  Oct 6, 2017 3:06PM EDT

'The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson' Celebrates the Black Trans Revolutionary's Activism and Tries to Solve the Mystery of Her Death

In the new Netflix documentary “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson” the trans trailblazer’s friends and allies secure her place in history and re-investigate her mysterious death, which police ruled as a suicide. 
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 20, 2016 1:12PM EDT

James Dixon to Serve 12 Years for Killing Islan Nettles

Nettles, a Black trans woman, was just 21 years old when Davis fatally assaulted her.
Sameer Rao  Apr 5, 2016 11:46AM EDT

Islan Nettles' Killer Pleads Guilty

James Dixon will likely be sentenced to 12 years in exchange for admitting that he fatally assaulted the trans woman.
Sameer Rao  Apr 4, 2016 11:53AM EDT

Jury Selection Begins Today for Man Who Killed Islan Nettles

James Dixon told detectives in 2013 that he doesn’t “go around gay bashing people.” He pleaded not guilty to first- and second-degree manslaughter charges and a first-degree assault charge in the death of the trans woman.
Jamilah King  Mar 4, 2015 11:56AM EST

Man Charged in Beating Death of Islan Nettles in New York City

The charges cap an often frustrating 18-month investigation into the beating death of the 21-year-old, black transwoman.
Jamilah King  Aug 18, 2014 11:13AM EDT

One Year Later, Justice Remains Illusive for Islan Nettles

The Manhattan DA has been mysteriously silent about the case.
Jamilah King  Jun 30, 2014 10:28AM EDT

Laverne Cox Pays Tribute to Slain Black Trans Woman at NYC Pride

The actress was one of this year’s grand marshals for the parade.
Jamilah King  Jan 30, 2014 2:07PM EST

New York City Rally Calls for Justice for Islan Nettles

Mourners want answers.
Akiba Solomon  Nov 22, 2013 12:28PM EST

About Islan Nettles

As the clock tick tocks on the Islan Nettles case a message is being sent: Transwomen of color’s lives don’t matter.
Jamilah King  Nov 20, 2013 10:47AM EST

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Beating Islan Nettles to Death

The Manhattan District Attorney has dropped misdemeanor assault charges against a Harlem man.
Jamilah King  Sep 17, 2013 2:43PM EDT

Why No One Has Been Charged With Murder in the Death of Islan Nettles

The 21-year-old transgender woman was viciously beaten in Harlem.
Jamilah King  Aug 28, 2013 8:31AM EDT

Vigil Held For Islan Nettles, Transgender Woman Killed in Harlem

See images from Thursday’s memorial.