Kevin Perlman
26500 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
312-259-3686
Kevin@KevinPerelman.com
Date: 3/19/2026
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20531
Re: DOJ OCR Complaint – Case No. 26-OCR-0792
🧾 DOJ OCR Complaint
1. Basis of Discrimination
I am Jewish and have been repeatedly labeled as mentally ill without a valid clinical basis. I have a history of mild trichotillomania beginning around age 12–13, which has been exaggerated and mischaracterized into severe mental illness.
These labels have been used to justify differential treatment by law enforcement and others.
2. Nature of Discrimination
This complaint involves discrimination in law enforcement services and access to public and judicial processes, including:
• Unequal treatment
• Harassment and retaliation
• Refusal to provide services
• Actions based on perceived mental illness
3. Description of What Happened
I have experienced a repeated pattern of being treated differently based on perceived mental illness rather than my actual behavior.
Normal, everyday activities are interpreted as evidence of instability or danger, while similar behavior by others does not result in the same treatment.
This has led to:
• Escalation of routine interactions
• Dismissal of my statements and evidence
• Threats of involuntary confinement
• Unequal enforcement of laws
4. Specific Incidents
Forced Mental Health Detention
I was forcibly placed into a mental health facility by LAPD, including Officer Charles Sean Dinse, based on alleged mental instability rather than objective conduct.
Police Threats and Intimidation
Statements made to me by law enforcement include:
• “We’re watching you, Perelman.”
• “If you ever take a picture of a person, I will exercise the law in my own way.”
Refusal to Take Police Reports / Failure to Investigate
Law enforcement has refused to take official reports regarding crimes committed against me and has failed to investigate incidents regardless of the circumstances.
Impact of Refusal to Take Reports
The refusal to take reports has contributed to escalation of situations that might otherwise have been resolved.
By not documenting incidents or addressing complaints, situations have been allowed to continue and escalate, which has in some cases resulted in law enforcement action against me.
This has placed me at a disadvantage compared to others who receive standard police services.
Arrests Based on Mischaracterized Allegations
I have been subjected to approximately four arrests based on inaccurate or mischaracterized allegations, often following provocation.
In these incidents:
• My actions were misrepresented
• Relevant evidence was not considered
• Situations were escalated unnecessarily
• Mental health assumptions influenced how events were interpreted
Discrimination in Public and Social Settings
I have experienced unequal treatment in public settings, including social gatherings and locations such as coffee shops, where I am questioned or treated differently while others are not.
5. Pattern of Conduct
Since approximately 1986, I have experienced an ongoing pattern involving:
• Repeated labeling of me as mentally ill without clinical basis
• Escalation of interactions based on that perception
• Provocation of situations leading to law enforcement involvement
• Mischaracterization of events in reports
• Refusal to provide standard law enforcement services
I have also experienced situations where my complaints to oversight bodies are minimized or reframed and not meaningfully addressed.
Escalation Over Time
I have observed that interactions have become more aggressive over time, particularly after I began questioning and challenging how I was being treated.
This has included:
• Increased hostility during interactions
• More frequent escalation of situations
• Greater reliance on mental health assumptions to justify actions
This escalation appears consistent with retaliation or increased scrutiny following my efforts to address and report these issues.
Connections to Individuals with Law Enforcement Backgrounds
I have observed that individuals from my personal or social environment have had connections to law enforcement or related security roles.
For example, an individual I knew growing up, Tom Humphrey, was associated with LAPD and security work. This connection is relevant because some of the treatment I have experienced appears to involve overlap between social interactions and law enforcement responses.
While I cannot fully determine the extent of these connections, the overlap has contributed to my concern that how I am perceived socially may be influencing how I am treated by law enforcement.
6. Judicial Process Concerns
I have been involved in multiple trials and appeals where I experienced consistent issues, including:
• Similar patterns of rulings and argument limitations across proceedings
• Defense counsel failing to challenge key issues or pursue relevant lines of questioning
• Inability to present evidence or arguments related to provocation, motive, or credibility of witnesses
• Claims and defenses being reduced or reframed
These issues were particularly noticeable in proceedings associated with the Van Nuys courthouse.
Relevant Case Numbers
• B343120 – Appeals
• LA099813 – Criminal
• 3PY03498 – Appeals• 7VW04099 – Criminal
• 7VW05190 – Criminal
These cases reflect the repeated pattern described above.
7. Access to Transcripts and Court Records
I have experienced difficulty obtaining transcripts and court records necessary for appeals, including:
• Refusal or failure by clerks and/or court reporters to provide transcripts
• Delays or obstacles that interfered with my ability to pursue appellate review
Access to transcripts is essential for a fair and meaningful appeal. The inability to obtain these materials has limited my ability to challenge outcomes.
These issues appear consistent with the broader pattern in which my requests are not treated with the same seriousness as others, and where assumptions about my mental health affect how my requests are handled.
8. Oversight Complaints
I have filed complaints with oversight bodies, including the state bar and related agencies. In those processes:
• My arguments were altered or reduced in scope
• Key issues were not addressed
• Complaints were reframed in ways that did not reflect my actual claims
9. Reputation Harm and Social Impact
Public Dissemination and Online Impact
I have become aware of online content and public statements about me that portray me as dangerous or mentally unstable.
This includes:
• Online discussions, posts, and forums where my name is referenced
• Statements suggesting that others should be afraid of me or contact law enforcement
• Content that appears to encourage heightened scrutiny or fear in public settings
I have reason to believe that individuals, including at least one law enforcement officer (Officer Charles Sean Dinse), have contributed to or amplified these types of statements, including through social media.
As a result:
• I am treated differently in public environments
• People appear to react to me based on prior exposure to these statements rather than my actual behavior
• These perceptions contribute to escalation of situations and involvement of law enforcement
Overall Impact on Life
As a result of these factors:
• My reputation has been significantly harmed
• I have difficulty participating in normal social environments
• I have experienced long-term isolation
• My ability to form normal personal and social relationships has been severely impacted
10. Impact
As a result of this pattern:
• I live in ongoing fear of being forcibly institutionalized
• I have been forced into isolation
• My complaints are not taken seriously
• I am denied equal protection and equal treatment under the law
11. Why I Believe This Occurred
I believe this occurred because I have been labeled as mentally ill and treated differently based on that perception.
These labels have been used to:
• Discredit me
• Justify unequal treatment
• Escalate law enforcement actions
• Influence how my claims are handled in both law enforcement and judicial settings
12. Remedy Requested
I am requesting:
• Investigation into the conduct of involved law enforcement personnel
• Review of refusal to take reports and failure to investigate
• Review of whether mental health assumptions influenced treatment and outcomes
• Protection of my rights to equal treatment under the law
Sincerely,
Kevin Perlman
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