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Soldier Sues Secret Service After Stray Bullet | Philadelphia News
A young soldier, Benjamin Del Real Junior, is preparing to sue the Secret Service after being critically wounded by a stray bullet during a chaotic shooting outside the White House — an incident that also claimed the life of the shooter and left him facing lifelong health challenges. His legal team is seeking $25 million, blaming the Secret Service for failing to protect bystanders and mishandling the response. While the agency hasn’t confirmed whether its agents fired the shot, federal immunity may not apply if negligence is proven. Del Real’s heroic act — pulling his father to safety before…
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