Ontario man shot by federal immigration officer was following orders, not assaulting him, attorney says
The Ontario man who reversed his car toward federal officers, prompting one to shoot him, was not attempting to assault an officer as authorities claimed, but was maneuvering so he could drive away from the encounter as the officer ordered, an attorney representing him said Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Carlos Jimenez, 25, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer. He is due to enter a plea in U.S. District Court in Riverside on Nov. 25.
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