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Alleged gang leader offered bounty to kill immigration officer, federal officials say
Juan Espinoza Martinez offered $10,000 for the killing of Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino amid tensions following a police-involved shooting, federal prosecutors said.
- A Latin Kings gang member, Juan Espinoza Martinez, was arrested for allegedly placing a bounty on Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's life, offering $10,000 to kill him and $2,000 for information about him.
- Martinez allegedly sent Snapchat messages stating, '$2,000 for information when you get him' and '$10,000 if you take him down,' targeting Bovino directly.
- U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros condemned the bounty on law enforcement officers, stating, 'Putting a price on the life of a law enforcement officer is an attack on the rule of law.'
- The Department of Homeland Security reported a significant rise in violence against ICE officials, reflecting the backlash against deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
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Alleged Chicago Gang Member Charged for Putting Bounty on Border Patrol Chief
Federal authorities have charged an alleged Chicago gang member with plotting to kill a senior immigration enforcement officer spearheading a large-scale operation in the city. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang, faces charges of soliciting fellow gang members and others to gather intelligence on the officer and offering $10,000 for his murder. Acc…
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