- A 73-year-old Georgia man, Mark Wheeler, has been arrested for racially motivated threats and shooting at his Black neighbor in violation of the Fair Housing Act’s criminal provision.
- Wheeler allegedly fired a .22 caliber revolver in the direction of the victim and the victim’s residence while shouting racial slurs.
- If convicted, Wheeler could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for both the civil rights and firearm charges. Read More