Texas AG Paxton Investigates USA Fencing Over Disqualification of Female Competitor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into USA Fencing following the disqualification of female competitor Stephanie Turner, who refused to compete against a transgender athlete, Redmond Sullivan, by taking a knee. The investigation aims to determine if USA Fencing engaged in deceptive practices and is potentially violating Texas consumer protection laws. Paxton criticized USA Fencing's policies as disrespectful to women athletes, stating they are on the 'wrong side of history' and law. He pledged to fight against these policies, asserting that women should have the right to decline to compete under such circumstances. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports and the implications for female competitors. The investigation may uncover documents related to the organization's practices and policies surrounding this controversial decision.