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Federal prosecutors are largely dropping charges they brought against people protesting the influx of CBP and ICE agents into Chicago.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
The motion to drop charges against Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, another protester, comes at a critical time in the case.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
In the case of Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old Chicagoan shot five times in October by a Border Patrol agent, DHS officials accused her of being part of a “10-car” convoy in which agents were “rammed” and “framed.” Those allegations were contradicted by an affidavit filed by federal agents in the case and by evidence later presented.
The motion to drop charges against Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, another protester, comes at a critical time in the case.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
Today, those cases have gone nowhere, facing increasing scrutiny from the courts.
In the case of Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old Chicagoan shot five times in October by a Border Patrol agent, DHS officials accused her of being part of a “10-car” convoy in which agents were “rammed” and “framed.” Those allegations were contradicted by an affidavit filed by federal agents in the case and by evidence later presented.
The motion to drop charges against Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, another protester, comes at a critical time in the case.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
It’s a breathtaking descent. Prosecutors decided Thursday to drop three charges against protesters, including two that DHS said were brought against “domestic terrorists” as part of a national media campaign to portray the situation in Chicago as requiring a military deployment.
Today, those cases have gone nowhere, facing increasing scrutiny from the courts.
In the case of Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old Chicagoan shot five times in October by a Border Patrol agent, DHS officials accused her of being part of a “10-car” convoy in which agents were “rammed” and “framed.” Those allegations were contradicted by an affidavit filed by federal agents in the case and by evidence later presented.
The motion to drop charges against Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, another protester, comes at a critical time in the case.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
It’s a breathtaking descent. Prosecutors decided Thursday to drop three charges against protesters, including two that DHS said were brought against “domestic terrorists” as part of a national media campaign to portray the situation in Chicago as requiring a military deployment.
Today, those cases have gone nowhere, facing increasing scrutiny from the courts.
In the case of Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old Chicagoan shot five times in October by a Border Patrol agent, DHS officials accused her of being part of a “10-car” convoy in which agents were “rammed” and “framed.” Those allegations were contradicted by an affidavit filed by federal agents in the case and by evidence later presented.
The motion to drop charges against Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, another protester, comes at a critical time in the case.
Text messages from the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, Charles Exum, appeared to show him bragging about the incident. “Read it…I fired 5 shots and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys,” reads one text from Exum.
Martinez’s attorneys planned to discuss other text messages they received from the officers involved in the shooting at a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The judge in charge of the case had examined the texts in her office before ordering their publication.
Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case hours before the hearing.
Christopher Parente, Martinez’s attorney, told TPM that he would still appear at the hearing.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office made the right decision,” he said.
Spokespeople for DHS and DOJ did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.
The judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis for the Northern District of Illinois, will still have the opportunity to review the circumstances of the dismissal, although such motions are generally granted.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago also decided Thursday to dismiss the case against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran originally charged with felonious assault in an Oct. 4 incident. According to a charging document, Briggs brushed past a Border Patrol agent as he attempted to hand his phone to another protester while he was being placed under arrest.
Prosecutors initially downgraded the case to a misdemeanor. On Thursday, they decided to dismiss the case altogether.
The layoffs come after CBP commander and mass deportation exaggerate Greg Bovino left Chicago for an operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bovino was repeatedly accused of violating a court order prohibiting him and other federal officials from using tear gas unless absolutely necessary; Briggs had asked him to testify in his case.
Charges against several other protesters, including a man accused of injuring Bovino’s groin, have been dropped by prosecutors or not charged by grand juries in recent weeks.
According to a report from South Side Weekly, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas and pepper spray more times in one day in October than Chicago police did all year.
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