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Prosecutor says ICE vehicle may have intentionally struck man
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At least 10 people had died in encounters with immigration officers since the start of President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign.
A Texas prosecutor said surveillance footage appeared to show an ICE vehicle intentionally striking Miguel Parra Hernandez in Houston. ICE denied the allegation, while prosecutors continued investigating whether criminal charges could result.
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AllegedHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare said surveillance footage appeared to show an ICE vehicle intentionally striking Miguel Parra Hernandez.
“The most obvious criminal charge is aggravated assault with a deadly weapon”
Miguel Parra Hernandez suffered a broken leg after being struck by a vehicle.
“underwent surgery for a broken leg after he was hit by a car Saturday”
Miguel Parra Hernandez remained in ICE custody at a hospital on Wednesday.
“Parra Hernandez remains in ICE custody at a hospital”