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ICE Agent Christian Castro Indicted on Six False Statements

9/9/2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro was indicted on six false-statement counts in Texas.
Castro pleaded not guilty, posted a $75,000 bond and received a GPS monitor.
He was released on September 6, 2026 after Gov. Greg Abbott denied Minnesota’s extradition request.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty warned Castro could flee to Mexico after DOJ dropped charges.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro was indicted on six false-statement counts in Texas.
Castro pleaded not guilty, posted a $75,000 bond and received a GPS monitor.
He was released on September 6, 2026 after Gov. Greg Abbott denied Minnesota’s extradition request.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty warned Castro could flee to Mexico after DOJ dropped charges.