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Judge Sanctions Prosecutor Over Baseless Asylum Accusation Filing
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- Judge Diane J. Humetewa sanctioned Assistant U.S. Attorney Brooks Chupp for filing a baseless accusation.
- The court found Chupp violated Rule 11(b)(3) by asserting facts without evidence.
- Chupp must complete at least two hours of legal education by June 30, 2027.
- The claim involved an Iranian man who entered the United States in January 2025 seeking gay asylum.
- ICE agents attempted deportation in November and December 2025, which he said would endanger his life.