Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges As Surge Drawdown Announced
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Minneapolis. Federal prosecutors moved on Thursday to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after court filings said newly discovered evidence contradicted earlier allegations, and generated public scrutiny. The case stemmed from a January traffic stop during Operation Metro Surge that included the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Department of Homeland Security officials announced a drawdown after six weeks and White House border czar Tom Homan said agents would return to home bases. Governor Tim Walz proposed a $10 million one-time relief package to help small businesses affected by enforcement operations. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. DHS launched Operation Metro Surge to investigate alleged pandemic-aid and nutrition program fraud.
- 2. 14th January: A traffic stop during the surge resulted in the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
- 3. Late January: Additional violent encounters during the operation prompted increased scrutiny and federal coordination.
- 4. Early February: White House border czar Tom Homan announced a six-week drawdown of surge forces.
- 5. 12th February: U.S. prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against two Venezuelan men, citing newly discovered evidence.
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