Minnesota ICE Agent Faces Assault Charges for Pointing Gun on Highway
TL;DR
An ICE agent from the Minneapolis area was charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated assault after allegedly pulling up alongside a car on Highway 62, pointing his service weapon at the occupants, and yelling “Police. Stop” while en route to the federal building; prosecutors say the actions exceeded the officer’s authority, with a warrant issued and potential prison terms of up to seven to ten years depending on harm.
- ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists The Guardian
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- ICE agent charged with assault by Minnesota prosecutors, arrest warrant issued CNBC
- Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver CNN
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