A longtime associate of Rosario Dawson’s family is suing the actress and her family members, alleging gender discrimination, battery, assault and emotional distress in the months after he came out to them as a transgender man. Dedrek Finley, 55, came out to the family members in December 2017 while employed by them. The other family members named in the suit are Isabel Dawson, the actress’ mother; Gregory Dawson, her stepfather; and an uncle, Gustavo Vasquez. Rosario Dawson is the girlfriend of presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). A representative for Rosario Dawson was not immediately available for comment.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2019 01:07 UTC