Six Flags permanently bans teen accused of pulling down trans woman’s skirt
The 18-year-old man was tased at Cedar Point amusement park. (Envato)
An Ohio teenager accused of pulling down a transgender woman’s skirt and underwear in front of bystanders, including children, at Cedar Point amusement park has been banned from all Six Flags locations and has made his first court appearance to face charges over the incident.
Marquez D. Williams, 18, appeared in Sandusky Municipal Court on Wednesday (3 June), where he pleaded not guilty to charges of persistent disorderly conduct, obstructing official business, resisting arrest and theft. Prosecutors dropped an initial public indecency charge.
The court also ordered Williams to have no contact with the woman involved in the incident.
The case stems from an alleged assault at Cedar Point on 26 May. According to a police report, the woman told officers Williams approached her from behind without speaking before pulling down her skirt and underwear, exposing her buttocks and genitals to people nearby. She reportedly told police she believed she was targeted because she is transgender.
Officers said Williams fled through the amusement park’s parking lot following the incident, leading to a pursuit. Police ultimately used a Taser to take him into custody after he allegedly ignored repeated commands to stop. Witnesses, including children, were reportedly present during the incident.
In addition to the criminal case, Williams has now been permanently banned from all Six Flags parks. “Cedar Point is a family-friendly environment, and we do not tolerate disruptive or inappropriate behaviour,” a Cedar Point spokesperson told WKYC Channel 3. “Guests who violate our code of conduct are not welcome in our parks, and this guest has been banned from all Six Flags parks for life.”
