A Case for Justice
This page shares the journey of my legal battle that began as a simple complaint filed with the Attorney General's office and evolved over a year into a federal civil rights case against judicial officials in District Court, Court of Appeals, and the Office of Administrative Hearings working alongside opposing counsel and my previous landlord. As of August 2025, the complaint includes 39 claims of constitutional violations. I haven't been able to name all the parties in my complaint because the NC Court of Appeals refuses to release the names of the judges who ruled on the alleged violations.
There is a timeline below where you can click on each of the events and view the documents associated with it. The documents have not been altered other than to remove emails, phone numbers, certificates of service (unless they pertain to an argument), my medical history, signatures, logos, and repeated emails in replies. On some documents, I've added direct notes to clarify the record, while others speak for themselves.
I have been representing myself in these proceedings, which has presented its own challenges and opened my eyes to the fact that what we perceive as a fair and impartial tribunal is in reality very subjective. I have contacted multiple channels for answers and support and continue to face deflection or am straight up ignored, as you will see below. I will try to update this site and respond to any messages as quickly as I can.
NOTE: Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. These are my personal experiences, positions, and filings related to my case only. If you're facing a legal issue, please consult with a licensed attorney. You can also check out the resource page that has links to some sites that offer legal advice.
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Timeline of Events
Below is the timeline of events based on my judicial logs, with the most recent event at the top. I’ve compiled everything so you can see just how much I’ve had to manage on my own while working full time. You can use the filter options below to view entries based on your preference.
I’ll do my best to keep this updated, but as things continue to progress, the federal court increases the burden it places on me while revoking fair access for electronic filing without just cause. This requires me to take over 2 hours just to file in person during working hours or pay printing and mailing fees if I can’t take time off from work.
I also have a full timeline log on Google Sheets that I compiled to help stay organized, which will remain up to date and you can view any of the cases online through the court and Pacer RECAP.
*For some reason, my OAH contested case doesn’t show up on the public filings, which is case number 25HRC00824.
Reference of Filters:
- Civil Dispute: The overall civil case
- Court of Appeals: Actions or filings at the NC Court of Appeals.
- Court Order / Judgment: Rulings or orders issued by a court.
- Defendants: Events specifically involving De Santis Rentals, Anna De Santis, or her counsel
- DOJ / AG Office: Events involving the Department of Justice or NC Attorney General’s Office.
- Federal Court: Events or filings at the federal court level.
- Judicial Misconduct Alleged: Allegations of serious judicial misconduct or abuse of judicial authority.
- Law / Statute / Information: A state or federal law, rule, or case law cited or tips pertaining to the event.
- NCHRC / HUD: Actions, delays, or issues involving the NC Human Relations Commission or HUD.
- Office of Administrative Hearings: Events or filings within the NC Office of Administrative Hearings process.
- Plaintiff: Events, filings, or actions initiated by me as the plaintiff.
- State Court: Events occurring in Small Claims or District Court in NC.
- Violations: Clear, provable breaches of law, rules, or tenant protections committed by defendants.
- Attorney Misconduct Alleged: Ethical or procedural violations committed by opposing counsel (Frank McGraw & David Yopp).