Male murderer Andre Patterson transferred to women's prison in 2019 via ACLU lawsuit. Patterson raped female cellmate two months later. Prison officials covered up rape as consensual to avoid PREA violation. Female victim coerced to retract allegation and punished with privilege loss. Patterson strangled cellmate to death at age 17. Patterson has male genitalia and history of violence since teens. IDOC repeatedly tried to move Patterson back to men's prison. Court stays blocked transfers due to activist pressure. Patterson stopped hormones but lawyers claim he wants gender care. Another trans-identified male, Michelle Blessent, housed there after raping his own children. Blessent sentenced to 87 years for child sexual assaults. Trans policies keep violent males with female inmates despite assaults. Female victim sued but case dismissed in 2022. Patterson parole not until 2050. IDOC must give 14-day notice to move him. Lawyers contradict Patterson's own agreement to men's prison transfer. Judge requires reason for removal to let lawyers challenge. Patterson convicted of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault.