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Las Vegas Pride severs ties to Henderson Pride after fight at bar – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – The Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE, operating as Las Vegas Pride, declared an end to any association with Henderson Pride following an alleged physical altercation involving the latter group’s president at a local gay club. The announcement arrived days after security footage surfaced online, capturing the confrontation at Dust Las Vegas.[1][2] Organizers emphasized their commitment to safe community spaces as Pride Month approaches in June.
The confrontation at Dust Las Vegas
On April 26, during a low-key afternoon gathering at Dust Las Vegas with roughly 30 to 40 attendees, tension escalated on stage. Henderson Pride President Anthony Cortez approached go-go dancer Lex Berio, pulled him down, chest-bumped him repeatedly while yelling, and removed the dancer’s pup mask. Fellow performers and patrons quickly surrounded Berio to shield him from further contact.[3]
Club owner Ryan Bandy heard the commotion and directed Cortez to the kitchen area to calm the situation. No security staff was on duty for the smaller event. Bandy later examined surveillance video alongside police and expressed shock at the full sequence. He stated, “When I heard the yelling, I made Mr. Cortez leave the bar area and go to the kitchen to diffuse the situation.” After viewing the footage, he added, “To my horror, I saw the assault from…
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Publish date : 2026-05-01 03:01:00
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