Chad Pennington calls Ortiz’s force improper
Supervising deputy federal public defender for Carlos Jimenez
“This case is yet another matter stemming from an aggressive ICE traffic stop and interaction with the public that resulted in catastrophic consequences and the subsequent filing of an unsupportable criminal charge. Indeed, this case fits a recent and endemic national pattern of ICE using aggressive traffic stop techniques and then employing the improper use of near-lethal force against an American citizen.”
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Defense motion identifying Ortiz as the shooter and describing discovery disputes, including the unrecorded delayed interview of Ortiz, claimed missing communications and the asserted absence of body-worn or dash-camera footage. The allegations about discovery are advocacy positions unless adopted by the court.
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Jimenez’s defense sought government witness personnel records and communications relevant to the shooting and prosecution.
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The motion argued that Ortiz may have used excessive force and that Jimenez acted appropriately.
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Case context: Was ICE Officer Eusebio Ortiz justified in shooting Carlos Jimenez?
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As a signatory to the filing, he directly condemns the tactics and force used in the encounter.
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