> The investigation centers on “deprivation of rights,” with legal sources referencing Section 242 of Title 18. > The statute makes it a federal crime for an individual acting under color of law to willfully deprive someone of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States. > If convicted under this statute, offenders face significant penalties, including life in prison or even the death penalty. If she's even convicted at all, I bet the worst that happens is that she loses her law license.