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Federal Agent Charged After Gunpoint Confrontation with Teen

11/18/2025

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Gerardo Rodriguez, a federal agent, faces felony assault and child endangerment charges in Riverside County for detaining a 17-year-old at gunpoint on November 10.
Video footage shows Rodriguez, off-duty and armed, confronting a teenager outside his home after a house party.
After nearly 20 minutes, the teen was released.
Civil rights attorney Greg Kirakosian criticized the tactics and urged accountability from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Gerardo Rodriguez, a federal agent, faces felony assault and child endangerment charges in Riverside County for detaining a 17-year-old at gunpoint on November 10.
Video footage shows Rodriguez, off-duty and armed, confronting a teenager outside his home after a house party.
After nearly 20 minutes, the teen was released.
Civil rights attorney Greg Kirakosian criticized the tactics and urged accountability from the Department of Homeland Security.