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Veteran Challenges DHS After Arrest at Cannabis Farm

10/15/2025

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George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, disputes Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s account of his July arrest at a California cannabis farm, saying he complied with officers.
DHS contends Retes became violent and obstructed officers, resulting in an arrest for assault.
Retes has filed claims against federal agencies for wrongful detention and excessive force, and the U.S. Attorney's Office is reviewing the case, with no charges reported.

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George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, disputes Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s account of his July arrest at a California cannabis farm, saying he complied with officers.
DHS contends Retes became violent and obstructed officers, resulting in an arrest for assault.
Retes has filed claims against federal agencies for wrongful detention and excessive force, and the U.S. Attorney's Office is reviewing the case, with no charges reported.