"I've been through the wringer as far as this investigation," Norton said in an exclusive interview with The Advocate. "That day, I was told that the investigation was going to be 100 percent confidential and that nobody would know what was going on unless I told them." This emphasizes the unexpected publicity and pressure Norton faced after the investigation was initiated.
"Norton went on to fight punishment from her employer. As things stand now, she has been removed from her current position and was suspended for 10 days but will keep her long-term employment with the school district." This highlights the serious repercussions Norton experienced despite attempting to protect her daughter's interests.
"While Norton shielded her daughter from the media spotlight and tried to avoid much of it herself, the girl's gender identity was never a secret to teammates or coaches." Indicates the challenges faced by families regarding privacy and disclosure when navigating controversial issues.
"The family filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's sports ban, a law Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in 2021 (on the first day of Pride Month)." This demonstrates their active resistance against the legislation that directly affects their daughter and other transgender athletes.
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