Trans activist yells at SF supervisors for freeing guard who shot trans individual.

Trans Activist Unleashes Ear-Splitting Protest at San Francisco Board of Supervisors

A bizarre and visceral display of anger

During a public speaking portion of a meeting, trans activist Lia McGeever unleashed a high-decibel protest at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. McGeever was one of several citizens who came to complain about the decision to release a security guard accused of killing a trans-identifying shoplifting suspect. The district attorney declared that the guard acted in self-defense when he shot Banko Brown.

McGeever’s protest was a mix of verbal and visceral vitriol. She began by saying, “I hate a lot of people on this board for other reasons that led up to Banko Brown’s death.” She then tore off her COVID mask and screamed for 10 seconds, pausing to yell, “Imagine that.” McGeever continued to scream and swear for another 10 seconds, directing her anger at the board of supervisors, London Breed, and Jenkins.

The death of Brown has sparked numerous protests in San Francisco, and McGeever and other activists wanted the guard prosecuted. Supervisor Aaron Peskin expressed gratitude for the protests and called for the release of security camera video of the exchange before the shooting.

What happened to Banko Brown?

Banko Brown, 24, was allegedly shot by a security guard during an alleged shoplifting incident. While McGeever and other activists wanted the guard prosecuted, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins confirmed on Monday that he had been released and said he had acted in self-defense.

Why did McGeever protest?

McGeever’s protest was a response to what she sees as a “trans-genocide” in the country and city. She accused the board of supervisors of being performative in their support of black people, homeless people, and trans people while being racist, transphobic, and anti-homeless. Her protest may have struck a chord with some supervisors, as Peskin called for a re-examination of the district attorney’s decision and the release of security camera video.

Conclusion

The protest by McGeever was a bizarre and ear-splitting display of anger. While some supervisors expressed gratitude for the protests and called for a re-examination of the district attorney’s decision, it remains to be seen what will happen next in the case of Banko Brown’s death.

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