Rose Montoya, a transgender activist who gained attention for exposing augmented breasts at a White House Pride event last June, is now facing accusations of sexual assault. The alleged victim is a biological female who identifies as male.

Following a viral video where Montoya is seen topless and touching his augmented breasts on the South Lawn of the White House during a Pride event, he was banned from attending future White House events. The video, posted on Montoya’s TikTok account, sparked widespread controversy and scrutiny.

The recent accusations of sexual assault against Montoya have added another layer of controversy to the situation.

The situation involving Rose Montoya has escalated with serious accusations and public responses. Here’s a summary of the events:

Rose Montoya, a transgender activist previously known for controversial actions at a White House Pride event, faced condemnation from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. She described Montoya’s behavior, which involved exposing augmented breasts during the event, as unacceptable and unfair to other attendees celebrating their families.

In response to the backlash, Montoya initially defended his actions on TikTok, asserting that he was expressing his truth and joy in his body with the caption “free the nipple.” However, amidst criticism from other transgender activists who accused him of setting back the community’s progress, Montoya later posted an apology video. He acknowledged his mistake in judgment and apologized to the LGBTQ+ community, especially Black transgender individuals who are disproportionately affected by such actions.

Now, a year later, Montoya faces accusations of sexual assault from Jesse Diamond, his ex-girlfriend who identifies as a transgender man. Diamond publicly accused Montoya on social media, alleging that Montoya sexually assaulted him during a vulnerable period of recovery from phalloplasty surgeries.

Diamond provided screenshots of an email allegedly from Montoya, admitting to breaking trust and violating Diamond, citing dysphoric feelings following sexual rejection.

These developments have sparked significant attention and controversy, highlighting complex issues around identity, activism, and allegations of misconduct within the LGBTQ+ community.

The situation involving Rose Montoya and Jesse Diamond has taken a troubling turn with accusations and further revelations:

Jesse Diamond, a transgender man and activist, publicly accused Rose Montoya of sexual assault. Diamond shared screenshots of an email purportedly from Montoya, where he apologizes for causing pain and dysphoria by forcing himself on Diamond. The email’s authenticity has not been independently verified, but the email address matches one listed on Montoya’s personal website.

In response to Diamond’s accusations, Montoya allegedly accused Diamond of domestic violence. Diamond claimed that she and another individual named Elijah are not the only ones who have been abused or assaulted by Montoya, suggesting a pattern of behavior.

Both Diamond and Montoya are prominent figures in the transgender activist community on social media. Diamond has openly discussed her experience with phalloplasty surgery, detailing complications with the procedure to create a penis. She described using a “semi-rigid rod” that is broken at the base, leading to significant physical challenges during recovery, including being bedridden and having to relearn how to walk.

These developments have sparked discussions about accountability, safety within communities, and the complexities surrounding identity and activism. The situation continues to unfold amidst public scrutiny and calls for justice.

It was during this time when Diamond was particularly vulnerable post surgery that she alleges the abuse by Montoya occurred.

“I was physically incapable of walking the first 10+ times that [he] r*ped me. I couldn’t run away if I tried & I couldn’t afford to stay anywhere else,” Diamond wrote in her Thread on X.

She continued, “I am so tired of living my life in fear. I feel the need to avoid going to public events because I’m afraid that [he] will find out where I live. I deserve peace and to move on with my life. But I can’t do that without doing whatever I can to warn others about this abusive person.”