The Dispute Index

Gregory Bovino

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American law-enforcement official who joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1996 and later led major immigration-enforcement operations in several U.S. cities.

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What we have documented

We have documented 2 statements by Gregory Bovino, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Gregory Bovino

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Gregory Bovino

Role at the time: U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino identified the agents as the victims and said Pretti put himself in the situation.

“The victims are the Border Patrol agents. The suspect put himself in that situation.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Gregory Bovino discusses the Alex Pretti shooting on CNNEmbedded CNN interview; exchange after Dana Bash says the account sounds like victim-blaming
Why we used this label

Bovino assigns responsibility to Pretti and characterizes the agents as victims. From the case's point of view, that excuses and defends the officers' use of deadly force.

Read statementFull case: Were Border Patrol Agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP Officer Raymundo Gutierrez justified in fatally shooting Alex Pretti?
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Gregory Bovino

Role at the time: Border Patrol commander overseeing Chicago enforcement operations

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Bovino praised Exum’s service and offered to extend his retirement age hours after the shooting.

“In light of your excellent service in Chicago, you have much yet left to do!!”
Open source (opens in a new tab)New evidence contradicts Border Patrol agent’s claims in shooting of Chicago woman, attorneys sayEvidence release, body-camera description and paragraphs on administrative leave
Why we used this label

The immediate praise and offer of continued service communicate approval of Exum’s conduct after the shooting.

Read statementFull case: Was Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum justified in shooting Marimar Martinez?

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