In the 1940s, Herbert was the victim of an attempted robbery while he was dressed as a woman. His assailants falsely claimed that Herbert had solicited them for sex, and Herbert was accused and convicted of indecency under Canada's same-sex sexual activity law, which was not repealed until 1969.
During the 1940s, Herbert faced a robbery attempt while disguised as a woman. His assailants falsely claimed he had solicited them sexually and accused him of indecency under Canada's same-sex sexual activity law, which was not abolished until 1969.