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    '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. 

    catherine lizette gonzalez Oct 6, 2017 3:06PM 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.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 20, 2016 1:12PM 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 5, 2016 11:46AM 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.

    Sameer Rao Apr 4, 2016 11:53AM EDT

    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 Mar 4, 2015 11:56AM EST

    One Year Later, Justice Remains Illusive for Islan Nettles

    The Manhattan DA has been mysteriously silent about the case.
    Jamilah King Aug 18, 2014 11:13AM EDT
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