Civil Rights - Criminal Section

Jennings Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

On October 20, 2026, United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Drekeylone Peters, 33, of Jennings, to 72 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl…

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National Security

Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes in Deadly Attack on Boulder, Colorado, Gathering

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Fraud & Corruption

Indian National Charged with Making False Claim of U.S. Citizenship to Vote in 2024 Election

Sep 10, 2026

Sex Offender Cases

Former Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted for Alleged Deprivation of Rights of Inmate

Aug 19, 2026

Crime

New York City Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Attack at Manhattan Synagogue

Aug 18, 2026

Fraud & Corruption

Non-Profit Executive Sentenced to Three Years of Probation for Theft of Federal Funds

Jun 25, 2026

Courts & Justice

Federal Jury Convicts Former Correctional Officer of Civil Rights Violation that Resulted in Inmate’s Death

Jun 15, 2026

Crime

Former Correctional Officer Sentenced for Role in Covering Up Inmate Assault

Jun 1, 2026

Crime

Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Conspiracy, Obstruction of Justice Charges Related to Unlawful Beating of Inmate

Jun 1, 2026

Fraud & Corruption

Former Texas Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation

May 20, 2026

Courts & Justice

Federal Jury Convicts Louisiana Deputy U.S. Marshal of Civil Rights and Obstruction of Justice Charges

Apr 16, 2026

National Security

Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Arson and Attempting to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Apr 13, 2026

Crime

Former Loveland, Colorado Police Department Officer Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Minor Child

Apr 13, 2026

Sex Offender Cases

Former BIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Lying to Investigators

Apr 2, 2026

Crime

Former West Virginia Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Against Inmates’ Rights

Apr 1, 2026

Crime

West Virginia Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Against Inmates’ Rights

Apr 1, 2026

Crime

Six Pittsburgh-Area Defendants Charged with Hate Crime and Obstruction of Justice for Late-Night Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Male

Mar 30, 2026

Crime

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Crime for Racially Motivated Shooting

Mar 19, 2026

National Security

Maryland Man Sentenced for Mailing Threatening Communications to Jewish Institutions and Civil Rights Violations

Mar 16, 2026

Crime

Jurors Convict Former Missouri Police Officer of Civil Rights Violation, Other Charges

Mar 12, 2026