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Grand Jury Indicts Two on Assault and Attempted Murder in Brighton Park Clash With Federal Agents

Defense lawyers say bodycam video challenges the DHS account ahead of a court hearing this afternoon.

Overview

  • A federal grand jury on Thursday charged Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, with assault and attempted murder of a federal employee.
  • DOJ says the pair used cars to block and ram agents' vehicles near 39th Street and Kedzie during immigration operations in Brighton Park.
  • According to DOJ, agents exited their vehicles and fired five shots at Martinez while she was inside her car, and both suspects then drove away.
  • Ruiz was arrested outside his business shortly after, and court records say Martinez was found at a nearby auto body shop, taken to a hospital for treatment, and released.
  • Martinez is scheduled to appear in federal court at 1 p.m. today, and her attorney says officer bodycam footage contradicts DHS claims and may be played.