The evening of November 19, 2020, US Military Sergeant First Class Gracelyn

Trimble broke into the home of Dalvin Cook and assaulted him and his two
houseguests. Sgt. Trimble and her attorneys are now attempting to extort him for
millions of dollars.

While Mr. Cook and Sgt. Trimble had a short term relationship over several
months, she became emotionally abusive, physically aggressive and
confrontational, and repeatedly attempted to provoke Mr. Cook. Sgt. Trimble
damaged his vehicle on at least two occasions, assaulted him and attempted to
stop him from seeing other women.

The state of Minnesota applies the castle doctrine as it pertains to self-defense,

which means when an intruder enters your home, you have the right to defend
yourself and your family or guests. This right to self-defense includes the use of
deadly force based on the nature of the perceived threat.

Almost a year ago, on the evening of November 19, 2020, Sgt. Trimble, unlawfully
and without the consent or knowledge of Mr. Cook, entered his residence in Inver
Grove Heights. Sgt. Trimble gained entry into Mr. Cook’s residence with a stolen
garage door opener. Upon entry into the residence, Sgt. Trimble immediately, and
without provocation, physically assaulted Mr. Cook, punched him repeatedly and
maced Mr. Cook directly in the eyes and then maced his two houseguests.

While Mr. Cook was trying to alleviate the burning of his eyes from the mace, Sgt.
Trimble sprayed a second round of mace in his face and then proceeded to arm
herself with a firearm. Sgt. Trimble forced Mr. Cook and his guests, at gunpoint, to
remain in his residence for the next several hours.

During this hostage situation, Sgt. Trimble tried to again assault a female guest of
Mr. Cook and when Mr. Cook tried to stop the attack, Sgt. Trimble was knocked
to the ground and suffered a small cut above her nose. These facts are confirmed
by at least two independent witnesses.

Based on information Sgt. Trimble has a prior history of violence including

repeated instances of criminal damage to Mr. Cook’s property.
Sgt. Trimble broke numerous laws the evening of November 19, 2020 and for the
better part of a year, Sgt. Trimble has been attempting to extort money from Mr.
Cook. We are confident a full disclosure of the facts will show Mr. Cook did
nothing wrong and any injury Sgt. Trimble may have sustained that evening was
the result of Sgt. Trimble’s own unlawful conduct.

For any further questions related to this matter please contact David Valentini:
612-341-0900 or info@valentinilaw.com