Judge allows release of bodycam footage, texts in Chicago shooting by Border Patrol agent
Federal judge orders release of 40 texts, bodycam footage, and reports to assess Department of Homeland Security and agent credibility in Martinez shooting case.
- A federal judge allowed the release of bodycam footage and texts from a Border Patrol agent who shot a Chicago woman, saying the government ruined her reputation.
- The judge said Marimar Martinez, presumed innocent, has the right to counterbalance being labeled a 'domestic terrorist' after charges were dropped.
- Evidence includes footage allegedly showing the agent provoking Martinez before shooting her and texts bragging about his marksmanship.
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Judge Greenlights Release of Key Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case
A judge has ordered the release of key evidence in the Border Patrol shooting case, intensifying scrutiny of agents’ actions. The decision marks a significant development as investigations continue. —- Author : Samuel Brown Publish date : 2026-02-08 18:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. —- 1 – 2 – 3 – [...]
Judge allows release of bodycam footage, texts in Chicago shooting by Border Patrol agent
A federal judge has allowed the release of bodycam footage, text messages and other evidence in the case of a Chicago woman who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration enforcement operation last fall.
Video, Texts Can Be Used in Border Patrol Shooting Case
A judge just opened the door to evidence that could challenge the federal government's account of a Border Patrol shooting of a Chicago woman. US District Judge Georgia Alexakis said Friday that body-camera video and text messages from agent Charles Exum, who shot 30-year-old teacher's assistant Marimar Martinez five times...
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