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Sister of Key George Floyd Witness Arrested by ICE

Sister of Key George Floyd Witness Arrested by ICE

Summary

Rekeya Frazier, sister of the woman who filmed George Floyd's murder, was arrested by federal agents after allegedly driving away with a DHS agent in her car. Her arrest occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," an initiative focusing on immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities area. Her boyfriend, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye, was also involved and is accused of overstaying his visa.

Key Facts

  • Rekeya Frazier, 23, was arrested in Minnesota after allegedly driving away with a DHS agent in her car.
  • The incident took place on December 10, just outside Minneapolis.
  • Oluwadamilola Bamigboye, Frazier's boyfriend, was the target of the federal operation.
  • The couple is charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting and resisting a federal agent.
  • Darnella Frazier, Rekeya's sister, is noted for filming George Floyd's murder in 2020.
  • The arrest is linked to the Trump administration's "Operation Metro Surge" targeting immigration in the area.
  • Darnella Frazier claims her sister did not believe the agent was legitimate and drove to a police station out of fear.
  • Bamigboye is a Nigerian national who allegedly overstayed his student visa.

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