Bucharest gendarme detained over alleged assault of French transgender woman

A Bucharest gendarme was detained for allegedly assaulting a French transgender woman, Bellehaze, during her custody in June. The incident involved physical abuse and transphobic insults, prompting a criminal investigation. Despite the allegations, the gendarme was released after a court denied pre-trial detention. This case is significant as it marks the first criminal investigation in Romania regarding abuse against an LGBTQIA+ individual by law enforcement. Bellehaze expressed concern over the safety of trans individuals, highlighting the violence they face.