Tampa, FL – In a disturbing display of racial hatred, 29-year-old Jordan Patrick Leahy has been charged with committing hate crimes following a vicious attack on a Black man driving with his family in Seminole, Florida.
According to the indictment, Leahy willfully intimidated and interfered with J.T., and attempted to injure, intimidate, and interfere with J.T. through the use of a dangerous weapon (Leahy’s vehicle), because of J.T.’s race and color, and because J.T. was traveling on a public road in Seminole, Florida.
The attack, which took place on August 8, 2021, left J.T. and his family shaken. Leahy’s alleged motives were rooted in racial hatred, making the attack a hate crime. The FBI, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Highway Patrol investigated the incident.
If convicted, Leahy faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlton Gammons for the Middle District of Florida and Trial Attorneys David Reese and Laura-Kate Bernstein of the Civil Rights Division.
Hate crimes have become an increasing concern in the United States, with racial hatred being a common motive. The attack on J.T. and his family is a disturbing reminder of the need for continued vigilance in combating hate crimes.
The alleged hate crime committed by Jordan Patrick Leahy is a disturbing reminder of the need for continued vigilance in combating hate crimes. If convicted, Leahy faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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