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Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted | The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats. (www.theatlantic.com)

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Bovino’s fall comes two days after Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis fatally shot Pretti, an intensive-care nurse who worked with veterans. Hours after the shooting, Bovino appeared at a press conference and echoed statements by the Department of Homeland Security alleging Pretti sought to “massacre” the federal agents. Bovino repeatedly claimed that Border Patrol agents, not Pretti, were the victims.

Videos of the encounter showed no evidence for his claims. Pretti, who was licensed to carry a concealed weapon, did not draw a firearm or attack the agents. The videos show one agent disarming Pretti in the moments just before another agent shot him in the back.

They say he’s expected to retire soon. Put his feet up. Go on cruises, see the sights. Y’know. Like murderers should do. After so many years murdering.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

this is great news actually. so many opportunities....