Overview
- U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis is expected to decide Friday whether to lift a protective order and allow public release of body‑camera footage and other evidence.
- Federal prosecutors say they will not oppose release of the video if agents’ faces are blurred but object to broader disclosures, including additional private text messages and license‑plate reader footage.
- Martinez is asking to publish bodycam, agent communications and photos to repair her reputation, while the government cites privacy and law‑enforcement sensitivity in arguing to keep some records sealed.
- The assault case against Martinez was dropped and dismissed with prejudice in November, and the judge has questioned the government’s failure to retract online statements portraying her as a 'domestic terrorist.'
- Court records already show Agent Charles Exum texted what appeared to be boasts about the shooting, and Martinez testified on Capitol Hill this week and is slated to attend President Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union as Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia’s guest.