Gay grandpa with cancer fined thousands for trans protest

The gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer was fined thousands of dollars for participating in a trans rights protest.

James Lantz, known online as “an angry gay grandpa,” pleaded guilty on Tuesday (July 8) to criminal mischief and misdemeanor vandalism.

The charges related to the demonstration last April suspended the Pennsylvania Senator session by yelling Republican Ryan Ament, who sponsored several anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Lantz glued his hands to the railings of the Visitors Gallery on the fourth floor.

His protest refused to meet his demands to discuss suicide among trans young people. When he appeared in his court, Lantz cited five people who took their lives in Lancaster County between 2022 and 2024.

Lantz was fined totaling $33,150 (closest £24,400) for damages, carpet replacement, removed glue and fined for repairs to the wood trim. advocate It has been reported.

“I knew I had to act.”

He told Dauphin County Judge William Tully: “I felt that even one voice, even one story, could save lives if the cycle was interrupted. Here and across the nation. I believed that time was the essence. I knew my time was limited.

Lantz is raising funds to raise funds Advertising to support LGBTQ+ young people. So far, the $70,000 (£51,500) target has been pledged to $42,000 (£30,900).

A statement from GoFundMe’s Lantz said: “The reason I started the angry gay grandpa web series and created Losing your company was to help prevent self-harm in trans and LGBTQ youth, especially in rural and red state children.

“To continue doing that and to give encouragement to these children, I wanted to stand up for these children and take the example of Bishop Budde and address President Trump directly to let them know that many people are rooting for them.”

In April, Bishop Marian Budde called on Donald Trump to show the mercy of LGBTQ+ children, immigrants and refugees.

“I remember what I endured as a closet teen in the ’70s,” said Lantz. “I don’t want to see another LGBTQ child commit suicide and die. Our children are suffering: physically, mentally, emotionally. I did what I felt I had to do.”

Suicide can be prevented. Readers affected by the issues raised in this story are encouraged to contact the Samaritan on 116 123. (samaritans.org), or 0300 123 3393’s heart (mind.org.uk). US readers are encouraged to contact us National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-8255.

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