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Prosecutors Drop Opposition to Release of Border Patrol Bodycam in Brighton Park Shooting Case

The shift follows weeks of scrutiny over conflicting federal narratives about the incident.

Overview

  • In a late-night filing, federal prosecutors said they will not oppose lifting a protective order on body-worn camera footage that shows the moments before the Oct. 4 crash but not the shooting.
  • The government agreed to release interviews of Agent Charles Exum and his two partners, FBI photographs and reports, Martinez’s 911 call, and records on her custody and medical treatment.
  • Prosecutors asked the court to withhold additional post-shooting text messages by Exum that have not already been made public, arguing privacy concerns and lack of relevance.
  • U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis is set to rule Wednesday on the releases after criticizing officials for leaving online statements that labeled Martinez a terrorist.
  • Testifying to Congress, Martinez said a federal agent photographed her as she left the hospital, and court filings note a separate South Bend investigation involving her car remains active.