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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Valerie Gonzalez

ICE agent charged with shooting man and lying about it could walk free in Texas

  • ICE agent Christian Castro faces assault and false reporting charges in Minnesota after allegedly shooting a man through a front door and lying about the incident.
  • Castro could be released from a Texas jail under a state law requiring release after 90 days in custody unless a federal judge intervenes.
  • Minnesota officials have filed a lawsuit to compel Texas to extradite Castro and prevent his release from Cameron County custody.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has delayed acting on the extradition request, questioning Castro's fugitive status and citing unrelated investigations.
  • U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is considering Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to keep Castro detained.

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ICE agent accused of shooting man and lying about it could be freed from Texas jail

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