Khadijah Solomon, a former deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, has been arraigned on charges of using excessive force by tasing three detainees without legal justification and obstructing justice by falsifying official reports to conceal her actions.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg stated, “Law enforcement officers in this district perform their duties professionally and honorably, but those who abuse their power will be held accountable for their unlawful conduct.” He added that Solomon allegedly tased the detainees without legitimate cause, causing them pain and injury. Such abuses are unconstitutional and erode community trust.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division emphasized zero tolerance for law enforcement officers abusing public trust through excessive force and concealing misconduct. She affirmed the department’s commitment to safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring accountability.
Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, remarked on the importance of protecting civil rights for all individuals, including those in custody. He noted that when an officer uses unlawful force and attempts to cover it up, it undermines the integrity of the justice system.
The indictment reveals that Solomon violated FCSO’s use-of-force policy which requires objectively reasonable force considering crime severity, immediate threats posed by subjects, and resistance levels. The policy prohibits using a taser as punishment under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.
Solomon allegedly used her county-issued Taser on three male detainees who were compliant and non-threatening at the time. Her body-worn camera recorded each incident. Following these events, she reportedly submitted false information regarding detainee conduct and her use of force.
Khadijah Solomon was arraigned before Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard after being indicted by a federal grand jury on June 10, 2025. It is important to note that an indictment only contains charges; Solomon is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into this case. Prosecutors include Assistant United States Attorneys Brent Alan Gray and Bret R. Hobson along with Civil Rights Division Trial Attorney Briana M. Clark.
For more information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office via email at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or phone (404) 581-6280.
