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Trial Delayed: Human Smuggler's Vindictive-Prosecution Claims Under Review

12/27/2025

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling trial was postponed by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw in Tennessee, with a January 28, 2026 hearing to evaluate vindictive-prosecution claims.
The judge said charges could be dismissed if evidence proves vindictive-prosecution claims.
The Trump administration alleges gang ties based on unverified claims.
Abrego denies involvement.
Abrego was mistakenly deported despite a court order.

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Story summary

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling trial was postponed by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw in Tennessee, with a January 28, 2026 hearing to evaluate vindictive-prosecution claims.
The judge said charges could be dismissed if evidence proves vindictive-prosecution claims.
The Trump administration alleges gang ties based on unverified claims.
Abrego denies involvement.
Abrego was mistakenly deported despite a court order.