Carlton Moore, Civil Rights Violations, Tennessee 2009

A former Memphis police officer has been convicted of violating civil rights after stealing money from motorists while on duty.

Carlton Moore, a former officer with the Memphis Police Department, pleaded guilty to three counts of violating civil rights for stealing cash from three Latino drivers he pulled over in 2008 and 2009.

Moore admitted to stealing money from the victims during traffic stops, where he ordered them out of their vehicles, patted them down, and removed personal items during the search. He then stole money from the victims before returning their personal items and releasing them.

According to court documents, Moore’s actions took place on March 1 and March 14, 2008, and May 4, 2009.

The charges against Moore include violating civil rights under color of law, which carries a maximum sentence of up to three years in prison.

Moore faces up to three years in prison for his crimes.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Parker and Trial Attorney Jonathan Skrmetti are prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI and the Memphis Police Department.

The Civil Rights Division is committed to vigorously enforcing federal criminal civil rights statutes, including those that prohibit the willful use of excessive force or other acts of misconduct by law enforcement officials.

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