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- July 18, 2003
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Jul 18, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX)
PRISONER WANTS SEX CHANGE
Marks Brooks, serving 50 years to life in prison, is suing New York state to get a sex change on the public's dime and to serve out the rest of his time in a women's prison.
Albany federal Judge Lawrence Kahn is allowing his $500,000 suit to go forward, finding the state might have subjected Brooks to a form of "cruel and unusual punishment" by refusing to allow him to even consult with a doctor about treatment.
Brooks, who now calls himself Jessica Lewis, says in court papers he "believes that she has the gender identity of a female and can find comfort ...