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Federal prosecutors dismissed the case on February 13, 2026, because video evidence and witness testimony directly contradicted the official accounts provided by ICE agents.
The primary reasons for the dismissal were:
False Testimony: Prosecutors found that sworn statements from two ICE officers about being ambushed with a broom and shovel were "materially inconsistent" with the actual evidence.
Video Contradictions: Surveillance footage showed the men were retreating or fleeing into their home—not attacking—when an agent
shot one of them through a closed door. (yikes)
Perjury Investigation: The evidence was so conflicting that authorities launched a criminal perjury probe into the officers involved.
The charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they cannot be refiled.
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This post was edited by RedFromWinter on Feb 18 2026 02:15am