The motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, specifically targets Chief Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino. Defense counsel is seeking a court order forcing the government to disclose information regarding what they call “multiple highly prejudicial, inflammatory, and false statements” Bovino allegedly made during recent appearances on Fox News and NewsMax.
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The order was designed to prevent public commentary from tainting the jury pool or prejudicing the proceedings in the high-profile human smuggling case.
The filing suggests that while the court was attempting to maintain a fair trial environment, a key government figure was broadcasting unverified claims to a national audience. The defense contends that Bovino’s remarks painted a distorted picture of the defendant, potentially making an impartial verdict impossible if left unchecked.
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Throughout the proceedings, the defense has vigorously fought government attempts to link Abrego Garcia to the MS-13 gang, characterizing the claims as baseless attempts to influence public opinion.
Judges in previous hearings have noted a lack of concrete physical evidence, such as tattoos, typically associated with such affiliations.
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These penalties range from formal reprimands to the suppression of evidence, adding yet another layer of complexity to a case that continues to test the boundaries between border enforcement and due process.
(*) Keep in mind, regardless of anything, this is an ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT. He is GUILTY of entering America ILLEGALLY, and this fact alone allows for his deportation.
* Original Article:
https://www.tampafp.com/kilmar-abrego-garcia-defense-files-for-sanctions-against-trump-admin-in-tennessee-court/