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FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Investigations focus on disputed causes of eight skull fractures suffered by a Mexican man during ICE arrest, with medical experts questioning ICE's account of events.
- On January 8, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Alberto Castañeda Mondragón in St. Paul, leaving the 31-year-old Mexican national with eight skull fractures requiring ICU care.
- Tricia McLaughlin, Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for public affairs, said the operation targeted Alberto Castañeda Mondragón for an overstay, but a Jan. 20 court filing contradicted that timeline.
- A CT scan and treating hospital staff found injuries inconsistent with a simple fall, showing fractures on all sides of his skull while St. Paul Police Department investigators allege officers used a steel baton.
- Delays in evidence recovery could hinder investigations, as investigators say some businesses' footage was overwritten after law enforcement delayed requests; Castañeda Mondragón faces a Feb. 23 ICE meeting.
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FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
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