US Wins Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Border Patrol Use of Force
A federal judge in San Diego has ruled in favor of the United States in a wrongful death civil lawsuit alleging excessive force by Border Patrol agents. The lawsuit was filed by the estate of Silvestre Estrada, a human smuggler fatally shot during a smuggling incident, along with two individuals who were being smuggled, Francisco Madariaga and Jaime Madariaga-Gonzalez. Battaglia determined that the Border Patrol agents' use of deadly force was justified. The ruling stated that Estrada drove toward the agents in a threatening manner, creating a reasonable fear for their safety. The court further held that less-than-lethal alternatives were... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 23:32 LONDON
U.S. Attorney's Office Files 134 Border-Related Cases in Southern California This Week
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 134 border-related cases during the current week. The charges encompass bringing aliens into the U.S. for financial gain, illegal reentry following deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The Southern District includes San Diego and Imperial counties and is the fourth busiest federal district nationally due to its high volume of border-related crimes. This district shares a 140-mile border with Mexico, featuring the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world's busiest land border crossing between San Diego, the eighth largest city in the U.S., and Tijuana, Mexico's second largest city. The high... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 21:03 LONDON
US Healthcare Worker Pleads Guilty to $250,000 Fraud in CBP Detention Facilities
Neery Velazquez admitted in federal court to submitting almost $250,000 in fraudulent travel claims while working as a healthcare worker contracted for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detention facilities. These facilities are located in San Diego County, California. Velazquez's fraudulent claims were processed for travel reimbursement payments, a violation prosecuted as a False Claim under federal law. The dishonest claims submission took place during his employment with a government contractor servicing CBP. He pleaded guilty to one count of False Claim. The case is scheduled for sentencing on July 14, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo. This... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 15:32 LONDON
