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Federal Officer Faces Minnesota Charges | Rochester Minnesota News
A federal immigration officer is finally in Minnesota court after a months-long legal battle, facing state charges for shooting a Venezuelan man through a front door during a high-profile immigration crackdown. The officer, Christian Castro, was accused of lying about being attacked with household items before firing his weapon — a claim prosecutors say he fabricated to justify the deadly act. This marks the first time the Justice Department is prosecuting a federal agent for actions taken during Operation Metro Surge, sparking national debate over accountability and jurisdiction. Despite…
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