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Documentary Reveals Alleged Border Patrol Cover-Up in 2010 Death

1/10/2026

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The HBO documentary "Critical Incident: Death at the Border" examines 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández Rojas, an undocumented immigrant who was restrained and beaten by Border Patrol agents.
Reporter John Carlos Frey has pursued this story 15 years and criticizes HBO for releasing the film during a low-view period.
Frey says the documentary includes allegations of a cover-up by officials and argues the issue remains relevant to Border Patrol concerns.

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The HBO documentary "Critical Incident: Death at the Border" examines 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández Rojas, an undocumented immigrant who was restrained and beaten by Border Patrol agents.
Reporter John Carlos Frey has pursued this story 15 years and criticizes HBO for releasing the film during a low-view period.
Frey says the documentary includes allegations of a cover-up by officials and argues the issue remains relevant to Border Patrol concerns.