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Former Border Patrol Agent Faces Charges for Strangling Detainee

KVIA••Amelia Roberts
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Eduardo Prat, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, has been indicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico for allegedly violating a detainee's civil rights. The incident occurred on May 22, 2023, in Doña Ana County, where Prat is accused of strangling a handcuffed detainee and subsequently tampering with evidence by covering the body camera recording the assault. He faces serious charges, including deprivation of rights under color of law and evidence tampering, which could result in a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison if convicted. This case raises significant concerns regarding the treatment of detainees and accountability within law enforcement.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on May 22, 2023. • Charges include deprivation of rights and evidence tampering. • Prat could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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