Fact Check: Was an Australian Teacher Sentenced to Life in Prison for Transphobia?

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Claimant: International (Australia)

Claim: A teacher was sentenced to life in prison for “transphobia.”

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Australian Associated Press reports the teacher was jailed for contempt of court, not for transphobia, and is not serving a life sentence. Online claims dramatically misrepresent the case.

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Date: 12/13/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 13, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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