Police arrest prominent transgender activist with connections to Democrats on charges of raping children

A prominent transgender activist in Philadelphia was arrested on Monday on allegations of child rape.

Kendall Stephens, a biological male who identifies as a woman, gained political prominence after being assaulted in 2020. Stephens spoke at an event for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) in 2021 and for Sen. Bob Casey (D-Penn.) in 2022. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), moreover, boasted that he had secured Stephens' endorsement in last year's gubernatorial race.

Police charged Stephens, 37, with eight crimes, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse by forcible compulsion, unlawful contact with minors, indecent assault of underaged individuals, endangering the welfare of children, and corruption of minors among other related crimes.

The allegations are as disturbing as the charges.

Law enforcement began their investigation into Stephens three months ago after the grandmother of one of the victims told police that Stephens sexually assaulted her grandchild. After digging further, police discovered that Stephens allegedly sexually assaulted two boys, ages 14 and 9.

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Stephens allegedly abused one boy on at least three occasions since 2022, beginning when he was just 8-years-old. A second victim also told police he was assaulted by Stephens and she had given him gifts "out of nowhere," investigators said.

The victim believed the presents were given to him to "keep him quiet," according to court documents. Stephens also allegedly told one of the victims that he would be locked up if he told anyone about the abuse.

Stephens is due in court for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 29. A judge set bail at $250,000.

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is leading the investigation after receiving a referral from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. As WPVI-TV noted, the DA's office refers cases to the state AG when there is a potential conflict of interest.

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