Following an incident in Chicago where Marimar Martinez was shot by a Border Patrol officer after allegedly ramming his vehicle, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) labeled her a “domestic terrorist,” echoing similar narratives used in other shooting incidents. This narrative was later debunked as the charges against Martinez were dropped due to lack of evidence, contradicting the initial claims of self-defense and threats against agents. The article highlights a disturbing pattern: federal agents use deadly force, and the government subsequently disseminates false information to justify the actions. Despite the lack of evidence, the government took steps to cover up the event including altering evidence. Martinez and her lawyer are preparing to sue for damages resulting from the shooting and subsequent trauma.
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In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. government has moved to dismiss federal charges against Marimar Martinez, who was shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent. Martinez and co-defendant Anthony Ruiz had pleaded not guilty to assaulting federal officers. The prosecution’s decision follows public scrutiny and a judge’s skepticism regarding the investigation’s handling. Defense attorney Christopher Parente expressed appreciation for the dismissal, while the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated it continually evaluates cases to ensure justice is served. A status hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for later this afternoon.
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Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages. This is the core of a disturbing case that has ignited outrage and raised serious questions about the actions and attitudes within law enforcement. The details that have emerged paint a grim picture, with the agent, Charles Exum, allegedly shooting a Chicago woman, Marimar Martinez, multiple times and then seemingly reveling in the act. The information suggests a callous disregard for human life and a disturbing propensity for violence.
The central issue here is the reported text messages. After shooting Martinez five times, Exum allegedly sent boastful messages to other officers, demonstrating a lack of remorse and, quite frankly, a disturbing level of pride in his actions.… Continue reading
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