Local Authorities Say Trans YouTube Star Nikita Dragun was Not Placed in Men's Jail

It was reported earlier this week that Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman known as a social media influencer and beauty maven, was incarcerated with male inmates in Florida, despite legally being female. But officials from Miami-Dade Corrections in Florida are denying the claims made by Dragun and her representative.

Dragun, 26, was arrested on Nov. 7 for disorderly conduct and battery on an officer. She was allegedly seen walking naked and making a scene at the pool area of The Goodtime Hotel in South Beach, Florida, according to NBC Miami. When she was confronted by authorities, she allegedly splashed water on an officer and a security guard, according to police.

NBC Miami reports that Dragun asked the judge during her bond court appearance if she had "to stay here in the men's unit still?" Additionally, Dragun's rep told a number of outlets, including TMZ, that it was "disturbing and dangerous" that the YouTube star was in a men's unit.

But a spokesperson for Miami-Dade Corrections dispute the claims.

"Inmate Dragun never made it beyond the booking process prior to release; therefore, she was never placed in a men's unit," corrections spokesperson Juan Diasgranados said in a statement. "All inmates undergoing our intake process remain in an open seating (open booking) area, in the presence of correctional staff."

Diasgranados went on to say Dragun was in a holding cell by herself because of her "high-profile status" and that she was escorted by an LGBTQ officer while she was at the facility.

"Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR) is committed to protecting the rights of the transgender community and of all LGBTQ people," the statement went on to say. "MDCR has procedures in place for the appropriate intake, housing, and medical needs of transgender inmates, and we are committed to ensuring that all inmates in our custody, including transgender persons, are treated appropriately throughout our intake, classification and placement process."

After her bond was set to $2,000 Dragun was released from jail.

Dragun has not responded to the officials' claims but her representative told TMZ that she been in a mental health facility for care since Wednesday.

"We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for Nikita during this time. She is in a safe environment addressing her mental health," Jack Ketsoyan said. "We ask for continued respect for her privacy and the sensitivity of this matter as she seeks treatment and healing."