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United States of America v. David Courvelle
Date: 07-06-2026
Case Number: 6:25-CR-00354
Judge: Robert R Summerhays
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Myers P. Namie and Thomas A. Johnson
Defendant's Attorney: Elbert Guillory
Reported by: Kent Morlan
David Courvelle, 56, a former Contract Detention Officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana, engaged in prohibited sexual contact with a female detainee at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center. Evidence shows Courvelle developed a relationship with the detainee and provided her with gifts, family photos, and other items. He also arranged for other detainees to act as lookouts during their sexual encounters to avoid detection. In a statement to investigators conducted pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the victim explained that she felt pressured to perform sexual acts on Courvelle while they were together.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. David Courvelle?
The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to 36 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; $100 special assessment
Which court heard United States of America v. David Courvelle?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette Parish), LA. The presiding judge was Robert R Summerhays.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. David Courvelle?
Plaintiff's attorney: Myers P. Namie and Thomas A. Johnson. Defendant's attorney: Elbert Guillory.
When was United States of America v. David Courvelle decided?
This case was decided on July 6, 2026.