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Jonathan C. Richardson, also known as Autumn Cordellioné

Background and Conviction

Jonathan C. Richardson, who now identifies as Autumn Cordellioné, is a transgender inmate currently serving a 55-year prison sentence in Indiana for the reckless homicide of his 11-month-old stepdaughter. The crime took place on September 12, 2001, when Richardson strangled the child to death while her mother was at work. During the initial investigation, Richardson displayed a calm and unemotional demeanor when recounting the events to detectives.

Legal Proceedings and Gender Identity

In recent years, Richardson has been involved in legal proceedings concerning his gender identity. Diagnosed with gender dysphoria in 2020, he began receiving hormone treatments including estrogen and testosterone blockers. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) on behalf of Richardson in August 2023, arguing that denying him sex reassignment surgery violated his Eighth Amendment rights against cruel and unusual punishment.

Court Ruling on Gender Surgery

A federal judge ruled in favor of Richardson’s request for gender-affirming surgery, stating that it was a medical necessity to prevent serious bodily and psychological harm due to his gender dysphoria. The ruling mandates that the IDOC take all reasonable actions to ensure that Richardson undergoes the surgery, which includes an orchiectomy and vaginoplasty.

Controversy and Appeal

The decision has sparked controversy because Indiana law prohibits taxpayer dollars from funding such surgeries for inmates. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced plans to appeal the ruling, emphasizing public opposition to using taxpayer funds for this purpose.

Psychiatric Evaluations and Mental Health Concerns

Richardson’s case is further complicated by his mental health history. He has been diagnosed with depression and borderline personality disorder, conditions that some psychologists argue should disqualify him from receiving transgender surgery due to potential risks associated with these comorbidities. Despite this, testimony from Dr. Randi Ettner suggested that Richardson was stable enough for surgery based on his high Global Assessment of Functioning score of 72 and lack of major mental health concerns since 2011.

Conclusion

Autumn Cordellioné, a transgender female prisoner in Indiana, is suing the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. Diagnosed with gender dysphoria in 2020, she has been on hormone therapy but still suffers from severe depression and anxiety. ​ She needs gender-affirming surgery, which was initially considered by the DOC. However, a new Indiana law effective July 1, 2023, prohibits the DOC from providing or facilitating such surgeries. ​ Cordellioné argues that this law violates the Eighth Amendment by showing deliberate indifference to her serious medical needs and the Fourteenth Amendment by discriminating against transgender prisoners. ​ She seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to receive the necessary surgery. ​

The case highlights ongoing debates about the rights of transgender inmates to receive medical treatments while incarcerated and raises questions about how mental health evaluations are considered in determining eligibility for such procedures.

• VIDEO: Transgender Muslim inmate serving 55 years files $150K lawsuit for not being allowed to wear hijab | https://youtu.be/tJmaPwhR7T4

• VIDEO: "The Troubling Case of Jonathan C. Richardson: A Legal Precedent in the Making?" | https://youtu.be/MUdElri7Iec

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