Investigations and Accountability

The IAJ receives and considers human rights complaints. Simply stated, if complaints indicate susbtantive grounds for investigation of a human rights violation, an investigation may be conducted. The information about the case is stored in the IAJ's national database. If the investigation confirms a human rights violation has occured, it may result in a model finding from the IAJ, which becomes available for public educational purposes, documenting the case and the violation.

September 21, 2025: We apologize for the delay in responding to your numerous cases, electronic communications and phone calls. We are taking steps to address the volume and complexity of cases being reported to us. We had not anticipated the numbers of persons reporting violations of human rights. We had also no expectation that cases span period of years, some more than a decade, with numerous public records evidencing activity that must each be considered. We value every human life, and the dignity and rights of every person, and we will diligently make efforts to consider each of your cases. We ask for your gracious patience and good thoughts.

September 21, 2025: The IAJ regrets to report a security breach. The IAJ website suffered a directed expert cyber-attack which resulted in unauthorized access to its server. Our response resulted in the possible identification of perpetrator(s). A server on which the stolen information was stored was shut down by the perpetrators upon our security response. We are proceeding with a forensic investigation, and reports to law enforcement. We request that all registered users please change your account passwords (use the FORGOT PASSWORD feature on the login page), and report any issues with the information that you already entered by emailing to [email protected]. Please do not use passwords that you use for other websites. We will provide further advice here.



Investigation Process

Initial Assessment

A victim submits a complaint and supportive documents, leading to a thorough evaluation of allegations and evidence to determine investigation scope and priority.

  • Evidence review
  • Initial interviews
  • Witness identification
  • Scope definition

Investigation

Comprehensive investigation process following international standards and best practices.

  • Examinations
  • Information gathering
  • Document analysis
  • Witness interviews
  • Expert consultation
  • Investigations

Model Recommendations

Development of concrete recommendations for systemic reform and accountability.

  • Reform proposals
  • Accountability measures
  • Implementation plans
  • Educational materials
  • Academic publications

Reports



Under Investigation

  • Amanda Rose Story: North Carolina, Family Court, registered August 15, 2025
  • Amy Betts: North Carolina, Family Court, state and federal litigation, registered August 4, 2025
  • Crystal Marie Salazar: Texas, Family Court, registered August 5, 2025
  • Ella Taran: California, Family Court, reported March 3, 2025
  • Emma Cole: Wisconsin, Family Court, reported August 5, 2025
  • Eva Danilak: California, Family Court, on-going
  • Jeanette Turner: Washington, Family Court, reported August 5, 2025
  • Jennifer Briggs-Brabson: Tennessee, Family Court, reported September 8, 2025
  • Julia Minkowski: California, Family Court, on-going
  • Karla Johnson: Arizona, Family Court, registered August 18, 2025
  • Kiara Jennings: Maine, Family Court, registered August 4, 2025
  • Kristin Willman: Family Court, registered August 18, 2025
  • Lauren Elisabeth Pichard: California, Family Court, registered August 4, 2025
  • Linh Tran Stephens: Oklahoma, Family Court, registered August 26, 2025
  • No name: identity protected for the time being, Family Court, registered August 31, 2025
  • Reygan Bourgault: Florida, Family Court, registered August 24, 2025
  • Sossama George Sebastin: Illinois, Family Court, US Supreme Court, reported July 20, 2025

updated: September 18, 2025



Under Initial Assessment

  • Adam Elias
  • Alexander Ranney
  • Alexus Wynder
  • Amanda Greenway
  • Amanda Johnson
  • Amanda Nicole Kuiper: Georgia
  • Ambassador Christiana: New York
  • Amy Diedrichson
  • Andre Wicker
  • Angela Burley: California
  • Angela Woodley
  • Ann Taylor
  • Annamarie Damato
  • Annette Marks
  • April Arredondo
  • Arianne Leigh Pirrie
  • Arnold A Noel
  • Ashley Burks
  • Ashley Maddox
  • Bailey Wooten
  • Beverly Roistacher
  • Bouchra Hamidi
  • Brandon Guzman Flores: Washington
  • Brandy Besermin
  • Brandy Kilpatrick
  • Brenda Schott
  • Brian Fracasse
  • Brian Wilburn
  • Brianna Lynn McElroy
  • Brittany Hughes
  • Brittany Whitworth
  • Brooke Mosher
  • Caitlin Dasher
  • Candace Burdette
  • Cara Dawson
  • Caralynn Knutson
  • Cari Rucks
  • Carla Jimenez Lopez
  • Carol Nally OLeary
  • Carol Tolson
  • Casey Venable
  • Cassandra Herald
  • Cece
  • Chelsae Roden
  • Chelsea Christiansen
  • Chelsea Whitworth
  • Chiane Kowalski
  • Chiara Watts
  • Christian Hudspeth
  • Christina Wirsing
  • Corey Jennings
  • Daniella Cruz
  • Danielle Harrison
  • Danielle Moore
  • David Lael Hansen: California
  • Daniella Cruz
  • Dawn Chappel
  • Dawn Melnyk
  • Deanna Dunn
  • Deanna Kloostra
  • Deborah Sanchez
  • Debra Hill
  • Denton Gayle
  • Diana Hunt
  • Dina Wright
  • Dominique
  • Donna Featherly
  • Donna Lebrun
  • Donna Waller
  • Douglas Sheridan
  • Edelmira Acosta Lopez
  • Edrick Hardrick
  • Efrain Valentin
  • Ejeme Aire
  • Elizabeth Gamagami
  • Elizabeth Haney
  • Elizabeth VanZandt
  • Emily Locklear
  • Emily Wimmer
  • Emma Porter
  • Erica Vermesa Jackson
  • Erika Pupak
  • Flora
  • Francine VerHagen: New York
  • Gail Benedetto
  • Gerri Hood
  • Halina Topa
  • Hannah Smith
  • Hayley Fleischer
  • Holly Richards
  • Honee Cristina
  • Isabel Simental
  • Jacinda Poland
  • Jackie Lee Gourley
  • Janet McGinn
  • Jayme Moore
  • Jeffrey Cashaw
  • Jennifer Sawyer
  • Jennifer Tanner
  • Jennifer Weiland
  • Jessica Kirby
  • Jessica Lewis
  • Jessica Nored
  • Jessica Saxton
  • Jessica Stevens
  • Jessica Stevens
  • Jessica Tyler
  • Jessica Vranich
  • Joanne Jeck
  • John Henry
  • Juliana DePazza
  • Julie Murphy
  • Justin Carlson
  • Justin Gottfried
  • Kacie Maxwell
  • Kara Nickles
  • Kassidy Smart
  • Kate
  • Katherine Kempf
  • Kathrine Thomas
  • Kathryn Pelkey
  • Katie Kalsow
  • Kelly E Patton
  • Kimberly Garmon
  • Kira Keough
  • Korey Buzzell
  • Kory TalonMarshall
  • Kristin Doherty
  • Krystle Kulpak
  • Kristin Willman
  • Latesha Howard
  • Laura Carlier
  • Lauren Mason
  • Laurie Williams
  • Lee Ann Miller
  • Lee Ann Miller
  • Leslie Stone
  • Lilliam Sotomayor-Santiago
  • Lisa Townsend
  • Madeline Wewer
  • Mandy Conner
  • Marc Fishman
  • Marcelo Do Prado
  • Margot Bruce
  • Maria-Elena Mariel Olcoz
  • Mary Elizabeth Schipke
  • Maureen Repasch
  • Megan Davis
  • Megan Walker
  • Meghan Garnhart
  • Melanie Grillo
  • Melanie Sue (Lindemann) Luepke
  • Melinda
  • Melinda Gallipo
  • Melissa Buescher
  • Melissa Vagle
  • Michael Toney
  • Michael William Nelson
  • Michele Lynn Shearer
  • Michelle Alvares
  • Michelle Garcia
  • Michelle Schreiber
  • Misty Padgett
  • Monica Griego
  • Monique Francoise
  • Nancy Price
  • Naomi Katagai
  • Natalia Kataeva
  • Nicholas R Kelly
  • Nikita Michelle Tools
  • Olga Wilson
  • Pamela Brunner
  • Patsy Zaste
  • Paul Lehecka
  • Paulette Hinesley
  • Phashay Newsom
  • Priscilla Winberg
  • Rachel Mae Lucky
  • Rachel Weinstein
  • Raechel Curtis
  • Randy Grimes
  • Randy Rowe
  • Reginald D. Young
  • Renee Hofstetter
  • Rhonda Lawson
  • Robert Down
  • Roberta Cox
  • Robin L Kandel
  • Romano Muniz
  • Sacre Hart
  • Sam Charles
  • Samantha Bauer
  • Sara Anne Wion
  • Sara Knutson
  • Sara Sharlow
  • Scott Spangler
  • Sean Brennan
  • Seth McKee
  • Shana E Breazeale
  • Shanna Goss
  • SHANNON ELDER
  • Shawna Pettus
  • Shayla Akers
  • Sheeka Hill
  • Sherry Broughton
  • Sonya Gaines
  • Stephanie Byrd-Sanders
  • Stephanie G Wilson
  • Stephen Keal
  • Steven Moose
  • Sunnie Hill
  • Susan Townsley
  • Suzanne Barnes
  • Talisha McKenzie
  • Tammie Wade
  • Tammy Newberry
  • Tanya Henson
  • Tara Jean Windsor
  • Terri Arnold
  • Theresa Jayson
  • Thomas E Belluomini
  • Thomas Gunn
  • Tiana Balchunas
  • Tiffany Rogers
  • Toni Fuller
  • Tonya Putnam
  • Tracy Emory
  • Tramaine Magee
  • Travis Flynn
  • Trevor Carty
  • Valerie Salik
  • Vicki Alford
  • Victoria Monge
  • Wanjiku Gachugi

updated: October 3, 2025, 23:27 PDT


Violation Reports

Reports by registered users identifying other potential victims:

  • Al Mayhew: Arizona
  • Brian and Janna Bentley: Arizona
  • Crystal Nuttle: Arizona
  • Daniel Coto
  • Danitsa Herrera
  • David Segui
  • Devani Rose: Arizona
  • John and Tiffany Loudermilk
  • Keilynn Keinart: Arizona
  • Leanna and Darrel Smith
  • Lisa and Anthony Demaree: Arizona
  • Lisa Meltzer: Arizona
  • Marc and Sharisse Sutz: Arizona
  • Melissa Diegel: Arizona
  • Nicole Vinson: Arizona
  • Sara Beck and Brooks Bryce: Arizona
  • Shannon Henderson: Arizona
  • Tabitha and Jeff Shoars: Arizona
  • Teketa Williams: Arizona
  • Tonya Brown

updated: September 17, 2025, 08:11 PDT


Interaction with the Private Attorney General

The role of the Private Attorney General

Simplistically stated, individuals who qualify as a Private Attorney General may act based on the US Constitution and common law and historical recognitions by the judicial process in the United States to prevent, prohibit, and abate violations of laws and human rights which have been inflicted upon themselves, and being similarly inflicted upon others. These individuals must follow high ethical guidelines for service and integrity, uphold the US Constitution and the jus cogens of customary international law, and act in the public interest. They must not frivolously or carelessly take action and compromise the benefits that should be provided to the public. They command protection for their litigation work product against disclosure (like attorney-client privilege) and advocate for unenumerated rights and privileges, as well as rights and privileges not enforced by the branches of government. One Private Attorney General (PAG), Cyrus Hazari, identified as a victim of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment, and torture, by 10 state and federal courts and over 40 judges, and a seven-year victim of judicial discrimination based on disability, takes a strong interest in the cases filed with this institute, and may take action permissible at law upon the presence of verified susbtantial grounds for the victim-reported prohibited acts. The PAG operates independently of the institute and provides information, research, and legal findings that the institute considers.

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Proposed cooperation with the US Supreme Court

Judges should not need to be trained or corrected on recognizing and respecting human rights, but should instead be the foremost proponents of human rights in every case and controvery. The personal obedience to (human rights) treaties is a personal obligation of every state judge under Article VI of the US Constitution ("... and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding"). Under the principle of uniformity of jurisprudence in the state and federal courts, and under Article III "good Behaviour", and Article II, and the principle that the federal government shall not be divided against itself, the same duty of obedience to (human rights) treaties applies to the federal judiciary. However, human rights treaties are neither recognized or respected according to the jus cogens of customary international law, and the common expectations of the People, nor are they seen as the keys that they are to extraction of un-enumerated rights which are enshrined in the US Constitution. The Private Atttorney General has proposed a cooperation with the US Supreme Court to establish an independent investigative body for human rights violations by all branches of government per the specification of the UN Istanbul Protocol. This has necessitated the establishment of the IAJ to fill the gap until all government branches commit to the recognition of the independent investigative mechanism. The need for the independent investigative body for human rights violations is demonstrated by the numerous filings by the Private Attorney General in the US Supreme Court since 2020 and his other writings filed in the records of the following courts since 2018: California Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California Sixth District Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, District Court of Norther California, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy court of Northern California, Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, District Court of Denver, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The cooperation would directly affect litigants whose evidence provides susbtantial ground for violations of prohibitions under human rights treaties and the pre-emptory norms of customary international law.

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Invocation of international Human Rights mechanisms

The Private Attorney General has filed a complaint against the United States judiciary with the UN Special Procedures, and the Committee Against Torture. Further actions and communications by the Private Atorney General will be reported here.

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Report Violations

If you have witnessed violations of judicial standards or human rights within the court system, or any human rights violation by any public official or authority figure, we encourage you to submit a violation report. All submissions will be thoroughly reviewed.