Counter-accusations were made, including claims that the actual incident was relatively minor but had been blown out of proportion by individuals and groups with primarily political motives. Then-Attorney General Eric Holder denied claims that his Justice Department considered the race of alleged victims or perpetrators when deciding which cases to pursue. The case and its handling by the Department were investigated by the United States Commission on Civil Rights which released its report regarding the matter in December 2010.[1] The Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility released its report in March 2011.[2] The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice released its report in March 2013.[3]