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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Two Migrants After Rare Trump Admin Move

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Two Migrants After Rare Trump Admin Move

Summary

A judge in Minnesota dismissed charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence contradicted accusations against them. The men were initially charged following an incident involving a traffic stop and alleged assault on an officer.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Attorney for Minnesota decided to drop the charges against the two men.
  • The decision came after "newly discovered evidence" that did not match the initial allegations.
  • Judge Paul A. Magnuson dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning no new charges related to this case can be filed against the men.
  • The first man, Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna, was accused of fleeing a traffic stop and resisting arrest.
  • The second man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, was alleged to have attacked an officer with a shovel and broom handle.
  • A conviction could have resulted in years of imprisonment for both men.
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