DOJ Civil Rights Press Releases

DOJ Charges Defendant with Damaging Chabad Headquarters

The Department of Justice announced that Dan Sohail has been charged with intentionally damaging the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Brooklyn. The complaint alleges Sohail rammed his vehicle into the building's entrance multiple times. If convicted, Sohail faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison.

DOJ: FCI Aliceville Officer Indicted for Sexual Assault of Inmates

A correctional officer at FCI Aliceville has been indicted on eight counts of deprivation of rights for the sexual assault of seven female inmates. The officer faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $50,000

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with Green Bay landlord David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC for $50,000 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit. The settlement addresses violations of the Fair Housing Act and includes a two-year monitoring period.

DOJ: Springfield Man Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime

The Department of Justice announced that Daniel Andrew McGee was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for a hate crime violation. The sentence stems from an assault motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, involving a violation of federal hate crime statutes.

Former Missouri Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Violation and Witness Tampering

A former Northwoods, Missouri police officer, Samuel Davis, has been convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law, witness tampering, and falsifying records. The conviction stems from an assault on a handcuffed individual in July 2023. Davis faces up to 30 years in prison.