Tag: Q1 2009
José Alonso Compean, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Aiding and Abetting, Texas 2009
Washington D.C. – The shadow of a presidential pardon looms over the justice system as former President George W. Bush granted early release to two Texas felons convicted in high-profile cases of firearms-related violence and civil rights abuses. José Alonso Compean, sentenced to 12 years for assault with a dangerous weapon and aiding and abetting…
Benjamin Haskell, Civil Rights Violation, Massachusetts 2008
Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with the fiery destruction of Springfield’s Macedonia Church of God in Christ, a hate crime that left the community reeling. Benjamin Haskell, 22, Michael Jacques, 24, and Thomas Gleason, 21, all from Springfield, were arrested early this morning on charges of civil rights violation. Federal prosecutors, led by…
The Crossings at Summerland Apartments, Accessibility Breaches, Woo…
The Crossings at Summerland Apartments in Woodbridge, Va., is facing a substantial fine after the Justice Department alleged that developers violated the federal Fair Housing Act. Developers failed to ensure public and common use areas were accessible to individuals with disabilities, as required by law. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has been steadfast in…
Summerland Heights III LP, Disabled Access Violations, Woodbridge V…
WOODBRIDGE, VA – A 126-unit apartment complex in Woodbridge is facing a costly overhaul after federal prosecutors exposed blatant disregard for the rights of disabled residents. Summerland Heights III LP, along with several affiliated companies and contractors, will shell out a combined $50,000 in penalties and remediation costs after being accused of violating the Fair…
Crossings at Summerland Apartments Fined for ADA Non-Compliance, Wo…
Federal prosecutors have hit the Crossings at Summerland Apartments in Woodbridge, Va., with a $50,000 fine for failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement stems from allegations that the 126-unit complex was not designed or constructed to meet accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. According to federal prosecutors, the apartment…
Department of Justice, Rights Violations at Veterans Homes, TN, 2023
The Department of Justice has secured a major victory for the residents of Tennessee’s State Veterans Homes (TSVHs) in Humboldt and Murfreesboro. A landmark settlement has been reached to address shocking civil rights violations. Under the agreement, nursing home residents, many veterans, will now receive the care they deserve. The settlement follows a Justice Department…
State of Tennessee, Neglect of Veterans, TN, No Year
HUMBOLDT & MURFREESBORO, TN – The state of Tennessee has agreed to a settlement with federal prosecutors after a damning investigation revealed systemic neglect and civil rights violations at its two state-run veterans homes. The facilities in Humboldt and Murfreesboro, each housing around 140 residents – the majority of them veterans – were found to…
State of Tennessee, Civil Rights Violations, TN, 2023
Florida – Federal prosecutors have secured a $10 million settlement against the state of Tennessee for civil rights violations at two state-run veterans homes in Humboldt and Murfreesboro. The lawsuit, filed under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), exposed numerous abuses, including substandard medical care and inadequate protection from falls. According to federal…
South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Rights Violations at Nu…
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Justice Department has inked a landmark deal with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health to address grave civil rights violations at the C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center in Columbia. The state-owned facility, which cares for nearly 360 residents, including 70 veterans, has been under fire for its subpar…
C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Home Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Systemic F…
COLUMBIA, SC – The C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center, a state-run facility in South Carolina housing 360 residents – including 70 veterans – has been slapped with a federal settlement agreement following a scathing investigation into conditions at the home. Federal prosecutors found systemic failures in providing basic medical, mental health, and nursing care,…
