Lawsuit Filed by Teen Wrestler Alleging Assault by Transgender Competitor

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - A female wrestler in Washington state and a transgender opponent are involved in the lawsuit.

NY Post - The lawsuit is filed by the family of the female wrestler.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - The family is suing education officials and school districts over allegations of sexual assault during a match.

NY Post - The lawsuit claims that the female wrestler was sexually assaulted by a transgender athlete during a girls' match.

NY Post - A quote from the article states, “No girl should have to unknowingly wrestle a boy. And at a minimum, parents must be notified before their daughters are matched against male opponents.”

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The incident occurred in Washington state.

WHY:

NY Post - The lawsuit raises concerns about the safety and fairness of female athletes competing against transgender athletes.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:37 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed in Washington state by the family of a female wrestler, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a transgender athlete during a girls' match. The family is suing education officials and school districts, raising significant concerns about the safety and fairness of female athletes competing against transgender opponents. A statement from the lawsuit emphasizes that “no girl should have to unknowingly wrestle a boy,” and insists that parents must be notified before their daughters are matched against male athletes.