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Judge Dismisses Assault Charge Against Border Patrol Documenter

11/29/2025

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A federal judge dismissed the assault charge against Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez in Charlotte on November 26 for insufficient evidence that he used his vehicle against a federal agent's car.
Martinez was arrested after documenting Border Patrol activities and fleeing when approached by agents.
The judge acknowledged possible misconduct by federal agents but said those issues were not before the court, and Martinez's next court date has not been scheduled.

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A federal judge dismissed the assault charge against Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez in Charlotte on November 26 for insufficient evidence that he used his vehicle against a federal agent's car.
Martinez was arrested after documenting Border Patrol activities and fleeing when approached by agents.
The judge acknowledged possible misconduct by federal agents but said those issues were not before the court, and Martinez's next court date has not been scheduled.