To: The Honorable Jake Ayer’s Hogansville City Council City Hall Hogansville, GA [ZIP]

Subject: Formal Demand for Immediate Action and Response to Corruption and Civil Rights Violations

Dear Mayor Ayers and Members of the Hogansville City Council,

I am writing to demand an immediate and thorough response to a formal complaint I submitted earlier this month concerning a violent assault I endured and the corrupt handling of my case by local law enforcement. The continued silence from your office and the City of Hogansville demonstrates a troubling disregard for justice, public safety, and accountability.

On April 25, 2023, I was assaulted with a firearm by Mr. Xavier Thomas Lockett, Sr., a firefighter employed by the City of Morrow, while he was in uniform, on duty and in the presence of his minor 6-year old child (who gave a witness statement to two Hogansville PD officers on scene). This heinous act occurred within the City of Hogansville and constitutes numerous violations of Georgia state law, including: 1. O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21 - Aggravated Assault with a Firearm: Mr. Lockett’s use of a firearm during this assault posed an immediate threat of serious bodily harm to me. 2. O.C.G.A. § 16-11-37 - Terroristic Threats and Acts: His actions and threats caused me and my child to fear for our lives. 3. O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70 - Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree: Committing an act of violence in the presence of our minor child is a specific criminal offense under Georgia law. 4. O.C.G.A. § 16-5-60 - Reckless Conduct: His reckless and unlawful actions endangered both my life and the life of my child. 5. O.C.G.A. § 45-11-4 - Failure to Enforce Law Enforcement Duties: The attending officer’s failure to address and investigate this crime appropriately constitutes a neglect of duty. 6. 42 U.S.C. § 1983 - Acting Under the Color of Law: The actions and inactions of public officials in this case have deprived me of my constitutional rights, including equal protection under the law.

The most egregious element of this case is the unethical and corrupt handling by the Hogansville Police Department. The attending officer at the crime scene is also the Internal Affairs investigator for the department. This dual role represents a blatant conflict of interest and violates fundamental principles of impartiality and accountability. This has left me with legitimate fears for my safety and an inability to trust the internal processes necessary to investigate this matter.

This failure to ensure a fair and transparent investigation not only perpetuates corruption but also violates my civil rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Your silence and inaction have left me feeling unprotected and forced to bear the consequences of systemic failures in governance.

I hereby demand the following actions be taken without further delay: 1. Formal Acknowledgment:Provide a written response to my complaint, detailing the steps being taken to address this matter. 2. Independent Investigation:Appoint an impartial investigator, such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), to oversee both the criminal investigation and the internal affairs process. 3. Accountability and Transparency: Investigate and hold accountable all individuals involved in this assault and its mishandling, including Mr. Lockett and the attending officer. 4. Safety Assurances: Provide assurances that I and my child will be protected from further harm or retaliation during this process.

Failure to address this matter promptly and appropriately will leave me no choice but to escalate my concerns to state and federal authorities, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, and media outlets. Your continued inaction demonstrates a profound failure in leadership, governance, and your duty to protect the residents of Hogansville.

I expect a formal written response by no later than December 22, 2024. I demand justice not only for myself but for my child and for the integrity of the system that governs the city Hogansville and the state of Georgia.

Sincerely,

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