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A violent protest broke out on Saturday, July 4, which was sparked by a viral video released by a woman who was outraged that a transwoman was permitted to disrobe in the women's arena of an elite Koreatown spa called Wi Spa and walk around naked in front of women and minors. The event prompted the Los Angeles police in riot gear to be dispatched to the scene.
The incident took place less than a week ago when a woman in the viral video alleged that the spa in Los Angeles, California, allowed a 'man' to walk around while exposing his penis, in the women's section. People also tried to defend the naked person, saying he might be a transgender woman. It was later reported that the customer identified as a transgender woman. The spa defended itself and said: “Like many other metropolitan areas, Los Angeles contains a transgender population, some of whom enjoy visiting a spa,” the statement said. “Wi Spa strives to meet the needs of all its customers.”
People from both sides of the transgender rights movement battled in Downtown LA outside Wi Spa on Wilshire Boulevard, according to footage from FOX Los Angeles and others uploaded on social media. People wearing masks and flak jackets, some with guns, and others holding placards or flags could be seen. Those opposed to the policy planned a demonstration in front of the company at 11 am on Saturday, July 3, while advocates of trans rights with the organization SoCal Antifa planned to arrive two hours early for a “No Bigotry in LA” event.