Kateri Dahl

A former special federal prosecutor, Kateri (Kat) Dahl, revealed that the Johnson City (TN) Police Department (JCDP) was protecting an alleged serial rapist – and Whistleblower Aid stepped up to represent her. The JCPD refused to investigate multiple, credible allegations that a suspect, Sean Williams, was drugging and raping both women and children for more than a decade. Two of the victims were critically injured or died following their encounters with him. In total, over 60 victims have come forward.

With Whistleblower Aid’s support, Dahl’s bravery was detailed in a major investigative story published by Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker. Dahl’s courageous and tireless pursuit of justice continues to impact Johnson City to this day. That includes a recently settled $28 million civil suit on behalf of Williams’ victims, as well as litigation concerning unlawful employment retaliation against Dahl herself.

“I was so grateful when [Whistleblower Aid] took on my case and helped me navigate the process of whistleblowing. It can be an overwhelming and isolating experience, so having such a knowledgeable team step in was a huge relief. I was impressed not only by their legal expertise, but by their compassion for their clients who are in difficult and stressful situations. Their dedication to the truth and protecting whistleblowers who come forward is admirable.” – Kateri Dahl