Oct 3, 2025
Today, a federal jury has delivered a powerful verdict in favor of Officer Mohamed Magassouba, awarding him $2.35 million in damages against Prince George's County after an 8-day trial. The jury found that the County engaged in a persistent campaign of retaliation against Officer Magassouba over nearly 30 months, which constituted an unlawful hostile work environment for which he was entitled to recover damages. According to Officer Magassouba, the retaliation began 9 years into his career after he refused to falsify testimony to protect another officer from accountability. The jury's landmark verdict sends a clear message that law enforcement agencies cannot punish officers who choose integrity over institutional loyalty.
"Today's verdict confirms what the evidence has shown all along—the targeted retaliation that Officer Mohamed Magassouba suffered at the hands of Prince George's County was unlawful," said Attorney Jordan D. Howlette, who represented Officer Magassouba in the trial. "We are grateful to the jury for their time, their diligence, and their dedication to rendering a verdict that is both fair and just."