Minneapolis Charges Dropped; ICE Officers Face Criminal Probe
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MINNEAPOLIS — Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one who was shot in the leg by an immigration officer, after newly discovered evidence and video undercut the government's account. U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen filed a motion seeking dismissal with prejudice, and Judge Paul A. Magnuson ordered the case dropped. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said ICE and the Justice Department opened a joint criminal probe into whether two officers provided untruthful sworn testimony; those officers were placed on administrative leave pending review. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- January: ICE officers shoot a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis; criminal complaints are filed.
- Court hearing: Government presents allegations against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
- Thursday: U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen files motion citing newly discovered evidence.
- Friday: Judge Paul A. Magnuson dismisses charges with prejudice; charges cannot be refiled.
- Following dismissal: ICE and DOJ announce a joint criminal probe; two officers placed on administrative leave.
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Civil liberties groups and defense attorneys benefited from the dismissal and renewed scrutiny of law enforcement actions, which removed pending criminal charges and prompted oversight processes.
The two Venezuelan men experienced injury, prosecution and reputational harm before charges were dismissed; ICE officers face investigations, administrative leave, and possible criminal or employment consequences.
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