Judge denies convicted murderer's request for hair removal

A federal judge has denied a convicted murderer's request for more hair removal treatments as she waits to find out if she can get state-funded sex change surgery.

U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf ruled today that Michelle Kosilek failed to prove "irreparable harm" or a "serious medical need" to continue electrolysis treatments.

Kosilek hung her head and dabbed at her eyes when the decision was announced. Her lawyer expressed disappointment to the judge.



Kosilek, born as Robert, is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, Cheryl, in 1990.

Kosilek's lawyers have argued that having facial hair is "intensely personally stressful" to her.

The state Department of Correction said Kosilek has already received "significant hair removal" and remaining hair can be removed by shaving or using depilatories.