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Border Officer Charged with Excessive Force | Texas News
A U.S. Customs officer, Jesus Espinosa, faces serious federal charges after allegedly using a chokehold and excessive force during a 2021 detention, causing bodily injury. He’s also accused of filing a false report, falsely claiming the detainee was aggressive — twisting the incident into an “assault on a federal officer” instead of revealing his own misconduct. Indicted and arrested, Espinosa is now charged with depriving someone of their rights and making false statements to the government. With a $10,000 bond, he was released but still faces up to 15 years if convicted. The FBI is…
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