Justice for Dieneba Traore
Justice for Dieneba Traore
State v. Traore Dieneba Sekou
A Mother’s Advocacy Turned Criminal Case
On October 7, 2024, Dieneba Traore’s teenage son, Kahlil Wilson, was the victim of an armed robbery near a Safeway close to their home in Howard County, Maryland. The robbery was captured on video. There were identifiable suspects, social media accounts, and messages tied to the incident.
Concerned for her son’s safety, Ms. Traore immediately sent him to Texas to stay with family. She then pursued what she believed to be the appropriate legal channels. She contacted Howard County police, school administrators, and a parent connected to the suspects. She filed multiple reports and provided all available evidence, including video footage, social media information, and threatening communications.
Despite these efforts, she was advised that the suspects were minors and that consequences were unlikely. She retained a victims’ rights attorney to assist in advocating for her son.
Days later, in an unexpected development, Ms. Traore was charged in connection with an alleged shooting on October 12, 2024.
In court, the lead detective testified under oath that there is no evidence that Ms. Traore:
Shot anyone
Arranged for anyone to be shot
Planned a shooting
Requested that anyone be shot
Nonetheless, she faces serious criminal charges.
This case presents a troubling sequence of events: a documented armed robbery victimized her son; she pursued formal reporting channels; she sought legal counsel; and after signaling her intent to raise public awareness, she became the accused.
Our advocacy centers on transparency, due process, and accountability. We believe the public deserves clarity on why a mother who reported a violent crime and cooperated fully with authorities is now facing charges absent direct evidence of wrongdoing.
At its core, this case raises fundamental questions about retaliation, investigative integrity, and the rights of crime victims and their families.
We are calling for a fair and impartial review of the facts.
Justice for Dieneba Traore – Demand for a Fair and Honest Review
We, the undersigned, are calling for an immediate and thorough review of the case against Dieneba Traore, who was recently convicted in Columbia, Maryland under questionable and unjust circumstances. Dieneba is a beloved mother, daughter, cousin, and member of our community. Her case was handled in a way that raises serious concerns about fairness, integrity, and due process. Evidence was overlooked, key facts were misrepresented, and there was a noticeable lack of transparency throughout the trial. This is not just a legal issue — it is a moral one. A wrongful conviction not only strips a person of their freedom, but it also deeply harms families and communities.
We demand:
A full, independent review of Dieneba’s case.
Immediate attention from state officials and legal authorities.
Transparency and fairness in all proceedings related to her sentence.
Dieneba deserves justice, and we ask that you stand with us in the name of truth and fairness.
About
Dieneba Traore is a loving mother , daughter and active member of the Howard County community. She was recently convicted in Columbia, Maryland under highly unjust circumstances. Her case was handled erroneously , in a way that misrepresented her character and raises serious concerns about fairness, integrity, and due process; not only in the Howard county judicial system, but in the United States judicial process as a whole.
Unjust Judicial Conduct
Dieneba’s case was mishandled and is a direct violation of the 5th and 14th amendments of the US Constitution, ensuring equal protection and due process amongst all individuals.
5th amendment - “Amdt5.6 Procedural Due Process and Federal Government“
14th amendments - “Amdt14.S1.8.1.2 Equal Protection and Rational Basis Review Generally“
A wrongful conviction not only strips a person of their freedom, but it also deeply harms families and communities.