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ICE agent indicted for ramming construction worker with SUV in Texas

Mario Alberto Morales charged with aggravated assault after striking Miguel Parra Hernandez with his vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation.

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What to know

  • ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales was indicted Friday on aggravated assault charges for striking construction worker Miguel Parra Hernandez with an unmarked SUV during an October 10 immigration enforcement operation in Houston.
  • Video evidence—from body camera and CCTV—shows Morales making sharp steering movements toward the fleeing Hernandez, contradicting ICE's claim that Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle.
  • Morales' defense and ICE allege the indictment is political retaliation by a Democratic DA, while prosecutors assert the evidence of intentional ramming is unambiguous.
  • Hernandez, a 30-year resident of Harris County with no criminal record, suffered a broken leg and remains in federal custody.

“Mr Morales is truly a good man, a former member of our military, that has given his entire life to public service either for his country or in or adjacent to law enforcement.”

Morales' attorney (Lindenmuth), Defense counsel · ABC Australia (via AP) ↗

Mario Alberto Morales ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officerMiguel Parra Hernandez Construction worker, strike victimSean Teare Harris County District AttorneyICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Employer of indicted officer

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  1. background

    Morales' attorney claims crime was 'invented' and accuses DA of political motivation — Morales' lawyer and ICE disputed the indictment, asserting that Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle and that prosecutors invented the charges for political reasons. The lawyer called Morales a former military member devoted to public service.

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    Grand jury indicts Morales on aggravated assault charge

    A Harris County grand jury indicted ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Prosecutors allege he intentionally rammed his vehicle at Hernandez. District Attorney Sean Teare announced the indictment at a news conference, presenting body camera and surveillance video.

    “The evidence we have in this case is as clear as any that I've ever prosecuted or investigated.”
    — Sean Teare
  3. background

    ICE agent strikes construction worker with SUV during pursuit — Mario Alberto Morales, driving an unmarked SUV in Houston, struck and ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez, a Mexican construction worker who was running away during a pursuit through a parking lot. Hernandez broke his leg and was taken into federal custody.

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  1. 2 outlets Lawyer for ICE agent who hit man with car says crime 'invented' from 'thin air'

    first by ABC Australia, 11d ago · also ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation