United States v. Danny T. Bell (E. D. Ky.)

On April 17, 2023, the United States filed a complaint in United States v. Danny Bell (E.D. Ky). The complaint alleges that the defendant discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by sexually harassing numerous female tenants since at least 2010 and retaliated against female tenants who objected to his harassment. The complaint asserts that Bell made repeated and unwelcome sexual comments to female tenants, entered the homes of female tenants without their consent, touched female tenants’ bodies without their consent, offered reduced or free rent in exchange for sexual contact, and took adverse housing-related actions against female tenants who refused his sexual advances.  The complaint seeks monetary damages for individuals who have been harmed by the defendant’s conduct, a civil penalty from the defendant to vindicate the public interest, and an order prohibiting future discrimination. 

Press Release - (4/17/2023)