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Feds Indict Officer for False Attack Story | US News
Federal officer Christian Castro has become the first person prosecuted under Operation Metro Surge after being indicted for lying to investigators about a violent encounter that led to the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Castro allegedly claimed he was attacked with a broom and shovel before firing his weapon — but evidence shows no such attack occurred. Instead, Castro reportedly shot through a door as it closed, hitting Sosa-Celis in the leg. While federal charges focus on false statements, prosecutors argue the case should have included more serious assault charges, sparking…
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