ELLISVILLE, Mo. (KMOX) - The Life Time Fitness in Ellisville, Missouri says they have revoked the membership of the transgender woman at the center of a criminal investigation.
A spokesperson for Lifetime Fitness in Ellisville confirmed to KMOX Monday Eris Montano, the trans woman who's usage of the women's locker room has opened an investigation by the Missouri Attorney General, has had her membership revoked over social media posts they deemed could affect the safety and security at their club.
KMOX spoke with Montano, who says she was pulled into the office Monday by a manager along with multiple officers.
"They proceed to tell me that somebody had called in a suicide risk on me, which was completely wrong," said Montano.
Montano says she was describing gender dysphoria to a friend, not making threats of self harm.
"This friend, then decides to call in a suicide risk on me into the club and that is the lynchpin that they used to cancel my membership and get me out of there," said Montana.
Montano says she is in touch with lawyers in recent days and is considering litigation.
Ellisville police Capt. Andy Vaughn said Friday the agency received a report of alleged indecent exposure at the gym that is being investigated. No charges have been filed.
On Friday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he was investigating the gym and sent a letter warning Life Time that its policies “are enabling potentially criminal behavior."
"As Attorney General, I will vigorously defend and enforce Missouri’s laws," Bailey wrote. "You face both potential criminal and civil liabilities."
Missouri has not enacted a law dictating transgender people’s access to public restrooms, and the state’s attorney general has limited authority to press criminal charges. That is typically left to local prosecutors.
Ellisville police said the agency is not investigating potential trespassing because the private gym gave the member permission to use the women's locker room. It is unclear if a property owner can be prosecuted under Missouri law for allowing trespassing on their property.