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DHS Blames Judge DuBose for Release; U.S. Attorney Apologizes

5/2/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release accusing Judge Melissa DuBose of freeing murder suspect Bryan Rafael Gomez.
U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche apologized to Judge Melissa DuBose after she released Gomez, who is wanted on a Dominican Republic homicide warrant.
Chief deputy clerk Frank J. Perry called the DHS release misleading and said a hearing will be held on May 4, 2026, with online public access.

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The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release accusing Judge Melissa DuBose of freeing murder suspect Bryan Rafael Gomez.
U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche apologized to Judge Melissa DuBose after she released Gomez, who is wanted on a Dominican Republic homicide warrant.
Chief deputy clerk Frank J. Perry called the DHS release misleading and said a hearing will be held on May 4, 2026, with online public access.