Missouri AG Andrew Bailey accused a Life Time Fitness center of valuing political correctness over safety following reports that the gym allowed a man who identifies as female to change in the locker room intended for women and young girls.
Bailey announced the investigation into Life Time Fitness in Ellisville after receiving multiple reports from his constituents that the gym reportedly ignored members’ safety concerns and instructed them to use the male’s “correct pronouns.”
Bailey served Life Time Fitness with a notice that it is now under investigation for policies that allegedly enable criminal behavior.
In a statement Bailey said, “If you insist on endangering women and young girls in our state, in open defiance of the law, be assured you will face the consequences.”
Citing the 2015 case State v. Girardier, Bailey argued that the Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed a man entering a restroom with clear markings intended for women is a form of trespass. The man could also be charged with multiple sexual offenses.
Republican Missouri State Rep. Justin Sparks also raised awareness about the issue calling for an investigation to determine if illegal activity occurred and if Life Time Fitness failed to notify law enforcement.