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A Florida high school student could go to prison for years – all because her girlfriend's parents were furious she was dating their 15-year-old daughter. As soon as Kate Hunt turned 18, the angry parents reported her to the police. Against her girlfriend's wishes, she was arrested for "assaulting" a minor.
But this isn't about a crime. It's about a high school romance between two teen girls – and the angry, homophobic parents who want to destroy a young woman's life.
Florida Assistant State Attorney Brian Workman has offered Kate a terrible choice: accept a deal that could brand her a criminal for life, or face a trial and possible jail time.
She must decide by Friday. But if thousands of us speak out now, the pressure will grow on the State Attorney to drop the charges completely. Please sign urgently:
www.allout.org/kate
The Assistant State Attorney has the power to end this crazy situation. It's his job to prosecute cases that are in the public interest – not teen romances. And public pressure can help show Kate’s relationship isn’t one of those cases.
Kate is an excellent student with a bright future. She won an award for the "most school spirit" at Florida's Sebastian River High School. If found guilty, Kate faces years in prison or house arrest, and would have to register on a national sex offender registry.
www.allout.org/kate
All Out is a global movement for love and equality. We're working together for a world where no one has to sacrifice family, security, dignity or freedom because of who they are or who they love.
We spoke up when Roger faced jail in Cameroon for sending a text to the man he loved. We spoke up when Uganda wanted to execute gays and lesbians. Many people face unjust threats to their freedom: it's happening now in the USA. Please sign the petition to help Kate – we'll deliver all the signatures directly to the State Attorney.
www.allout.org/kate
Thanks for going All Out,
Andre, Guillaume, Jeremy, Joe, Marie, Sara and the rest of the All Out team.
P.S. Florida's nickname is the “Sunshine State”. They want to be known for their beautiful beaches, not for being the state where a young woman was locked up for dating her high school girlfriend. Our big petition could help bring international pressure that could tip the balance. Sign now: www.allout.org/kate
SOURCES:
Florida Teen Expelled, Charged With Felony For Lesbian Relationship - ThinkProgress, 18 May 2013
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2013/05/18/2033281/florida-teen-expelled-charged-with-felony-over-lesbian-relationship/
Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, charged over same-sex relationship with 15-year-old classmate, report says - CBS News, 20 May 2013
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57585327-504083/kaitlyn-hunt-18-charged-over-same-sex-relationship-with-15-year-old-classmate-report-says/
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