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US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit

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An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Marimar Martinez to sue federal government over Border Patrol shooting in Chicago (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent last year, is filing a lawsuit against the government Monday under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Attorney Chris Parente, who represents Martinez, says an expert reviewed bullet holes in Martinez’s vehicle and bod…

  2. Sun Times

    Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent challenges feds’ narrative while announcing lawsuit (opens Sun Times)

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    The federal immigration agent who repeatedly shot Marimar Martinez one year ago fired his final shot into the rear passenger window of her fleeing vehicle as she crouched against her steering wheel, her attorneys revealed Monday while announcing a lawsuit.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Chicago Woman Sues U.S. Over Border Patrol Shooting (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Marimar Martinez is suing the federal government over being shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, after assault charges against her were dropped. Her attorneys say a forensic reconstruction supports her account that she was driving away when the agent fir…

  4. ABC 7 Chicago

    Woman wounded in Chicago Border Patrol shooting announces lawsuit (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A woman who was shot by a federal agent during "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago announced a lawsuit Monday.

  5. The Hill

    Woman sues Trump administration after being shot five times by immigration agent (opens The Hill)

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    Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman who was shot five times by an immigration agent, sued the federal government Monday for damages, with her attorneys saying new analysis of the scene will prove the officer shot her as she was turning her car away from him.

  6. NBC News

    Chicago woman shot 5 times by CBP officer files federal lawsuit (opens NBC News)

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    Attorneys for Marimar Martinez alleged a new analysis of the bullets’ trajectories shows Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum wasn’t in front of her vehicle and the last shot went through the rear passenger seat.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Chicago woman shot five times by Border Patrol agent sues Trump administration (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A woman who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent while driving in Chicago last year has sued the Trump administration over the nonfatal incident. Marimar Martinez, 30, filed the lawsuit on Monday, arguing the federal government is liable for the agent’s “negligent acts” under the Federal Tor…

  8. WGN Chicago

    Chicago woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol agent files federal lawsuit (opens WGN Chicago)

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    A Chicago woman who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz filed a lawsuit against the federal government Monday, calling for more action against the agent who shot her.

  9. UPI

    Woman shot five times by immigration agent sues federal government (opens UPI)

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    A Chicago teacher who was shot five times by an immigration agent last year -- and then charged with assault -- is suing the government for damages.

  10. MyNorthwest

    US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind (opens MyNorthwest)

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    CHICAGO (AP) — An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.

  11. Triblive

    U.S. citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind (opens Triblive)

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    CHICAGO — An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.

  12. Sun Times

    Woman shot by Border Patrol sues feds (opens Sun Times)

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    Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below : A Chicago woman shot during Operation Midway Blitz is suing the federal government — and her legal team says they have enough evidence for criminal charges. 🗞️ Plus : Illinois' prediction market rules are blocked, a push for AM radio and more news you need to know.

  13. The Guardian

    US citizen alleges immigration agent in Chicago shot her from behind (opens The Guardian)

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    CBP says in response to lawsuit use-of-force cases are ‘thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and presented’ A US citizen who was shot one year ago by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday,…

  14. MS Now

    Woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol agent in Chicago sues government (opens MS Now)

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    Lawyers for Marimar Martinez filed the lawsuit on the anniversary of the shooting, saying the officer lied about her using her car as a weapon.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    Chicago woman sues U.S. government, saying Maine Border Patrol agent shot her (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Marimar Martinez has alleged that agent Charles Exum swerved his government vehicle into her lane and shot her five times, before driving his vehicle back to Maine.

  16. ABC News

    Chicago woman shot 5 times by an immigration officer sues the US government (opens ABC News)

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    An American-born citizen who survived being shot by a federal immigration officer in Chicago is suing the US government.

  17. FOX 8 Cleveland

    US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.

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