A DEA agent accused of killing a cyclist in Salem while on duty had his case presented before a federal appeals court today in Seattle. For more Local News...
  • LowtierComputer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    7 months ago

    The case in a nutshell:

    DEA agent running behind to surveil a fentanyl dealer speeds and runs through stop signs to try to catch up with his team. Runs over cyclist while running through stop sign.

    Defense team argues that there’s urgency based on what the agent knew at the time. Case was moved to federal court specifically to grant immunity against state prosecution.

  • Tudsamfa@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    7 months ago

    I’m considered an enemy of the state and could be killed by federal agents at any moment.