IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                     FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

   UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
        Plaintiff,

   v.

                                                         CA No. 9:99CV287

   DWAIN CHRISTOPHER,
        Defendant

   ____________________________________

                               CONSENT ORDER

   This action was commenced by the United States of America on October
   25, 1999, on behalf of Rhonda Fawcett, and her minor children Tiffany
   Fawcett, Whitney Fawcett, Brittany Fawcett, Sidney Fawcett, and Rodney
   Fawcett ("the Fawcetts") pursuant to Section 812(o) of the Fair
   Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. ("the Act"). The
   complaint alleges that Dwain Christopher ("Defendant") discriminated
   against the Fawcetts on the basis of race by refusing to rent them the
   house located at FM 225, Route 3; Box 2400; Nacogdoches, TX 75964
   ("the rental house") because two of the children are bi-racial
   (black/white) and by making statements indicating a preference,
   limitation, or discrimination on the basis of race with respect to
   renting the rental house, in violation of Sections 804(a) and (c) of
   the Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3604(a) and (c).

   Specifically, the complaint alleges that on or about July 21, 1997
   Defendant showed Ms. Fawcett the house, agreed to rent it to her, and
   instructed her to have her Section 8 counselor, Sharon Conner, call
   him about the rental. However, approximately 30 minutes later,
   Defendant informed Ms. Conner that he would not rent to Ms. Fawcett
   because he was concerned for the safety of the house and the Fawcetts
   due to the racial composition of Ms. Fawcett's family and the fact
   that the house was located in an all white, "red neck" community. He
   informed Ms. Conner that he was taking the house off the market.
   Defendant Christopher filed an answer to the complaint denying the
   plaintiff's allegations.

   The parties desire to avoid protracted and costly litigation.
   Therefore, without a trial or adjudication on the merits, the parties
   have consented to the entry of this Order, as indicated by the
   signatures appearing below.

   IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

   UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
        Plaintiff,

   v.

                                                         CA No. 9:99CV287

   DWAIN CHRISTOPHER,      Defendant

   ______________________________

   COMPLAINT

   The United States of America alleges:

    1. This action is brought by the United States on behalf of Rhonda
       Fawcett, and her minor children Tiffany Fawcett, Whitney Fawcett,
       Brittany Fawcett, Sidney Fawcett, and Rodney Fawcett pursuant to
       Section 812(o) of the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
       3612(o).
    2. This Court has jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C.
       1345 and 42 U.S.C. § 3612(o).
    3. Rhonda Fawcett is a white female, and two of her children are
       bi-racial (black/white). Rhonda Fawcett and her children are
       residents of the State of Texas.
    4. Defendant Dwain Christopher is a resident of the State of Texas
       and is the owner of a single-family dwelling located at FM 225,
       Route 3; Box 2400; Nacogdoches, TX 75964 ("the house"), which
       defendant rents to the public.
    5. Defendant receives federal funds through the Section 8 rental
       assistance program, through which he has rented the house both
       prior to and subsequent to the events at issue here.
    6. On or about February 26, 1998, Rhonda Fawcett filed a timely
       complaint alleging discrimination in housing on the basis of race
       or color with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
       Development ("HUD") pursuant to Section 810(a) of the Fair Housing
       Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3610(a). That complaint was amended on March 16,
       1999. In her complaint, Ms. Fawcett alleged, inter alia, that on
       or about July 21, 1997, defendant discriminated against her and
       her children when he refused to rent the house to her on the basis
       of race or color.
    7. Pursuant to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. §§ 3610(a) and (b), the
       Secretary of HUD conducted and completed an investigation of Ms.
       Fawcett's complaints, attempted conciliation without success, and
       prepared final investigative reports. Based on the information
       gathered in the investigation, the Secretary, pursuant to 42