Trans activist accused of witnessing sexual misconduct of minors leads chaplain prayer in Maine legislature

Maine Democrats, who censured a Republican lawmaker last month over an online comment about a transgender student in sports, reportedly selected transgender activist Quinn Gormley — who was accused of witnessing sexual misconduct with minors in 2023 and now claims to be a seminarian — to lead the state House of Representatives in prayer Thursday morning.

"Let us be in the spirit of solemnity," Gormley said in the opening prayer. "Your great holiness, I pray here today for these leaders in...