An inmate in Washington is accused of molesting their cellmate after changing gender and will be transferred to a women's prison.

A lawsuit claims that a recently released Washington state woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her former cellmate, a six-foot-four-inch biological male who is a convicted sexual predator, while they were forced to share a cell.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the State of Washington, its Department of Corrections, and several prison officials, alleging that 35-year-old Christopher Scott Williams, who identifies as female, harassed and threatened a female cellmate in the women's prison after being transferred there.

In a 13-page civil complaint, the plaintiff, referred to as "Mr. Williams," is alleging that prison officials have violated his constitutional rights, subjected him to cruel and unusual punishment, and failed to recognize the dangers of housing a "fully intact biological male" with a history of violent sexual assault among women.

Her lawsuit states that prison officials were aware that allowing biological males in a female prison increases the risk of harm to female inmates, including intimidation, violence, and sexual assault.

Currently, Williams is incarcerated at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, sharing a cell with the plaintiff, Mozzy Clark.

"Clark stated on Monday that his time at WCCW was a nightmare. He lived in constant fear, knowing that those who were supposed to safeguard him disregarded his pleas for assistance and facilitated his abuser's actions. This cannot continue to occur to others."

The lawsuit claims that Williams allegedly molested her while she slept, made explicit comments and threats, and exhibited other disturbing behavior.

"David Pivtorak, her attorney, stated that prison officials intentionally put her client in danger, disregarding her safety and basic human rights. The lawsuit aims to hold the Department of Corrections responsible for policies that allowed the mistreatment of women in their custody."

In August, she made public accusations against Williams, stating that he frequently made sexual comments to her and would often be found sitting in her bed upon waking up.

According to the lawsuit, he was removed from the woman's cell but still followed her around the prison.

The Review reports that Williams' criminal record includes molesting a family member as children, assaulting a male guard while still incarcerated in a men's prison, and failing to register as a sex offender.

The New York Post reported that he was also given a sentence to a men's prison for domestic abuse.

According to Reduxx, a copy of the woman's Prison Rape Elimination Act report showed that she awoke to the sound of a guard banging on her cell at night after an officer discovered Williams in her bed while she slept.

The former inmate is alleging that state officials violated her rights under the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments in her lawsuit.

The complaint alleges that officials failed to intervene despite Williams facing similar accusations from another woman and threatened Clark with being considered a "hate crime" if she went public with her claims, according to her legal team.

"Pivtorak stated that this case goes beyond individual suffering and is about challenging policies that disregard the safety and dignity of women and holding institutions accountable for their failures."

Clark is seeking unspecified damages and legal costs.