A CBP officer, Luis Uribe, has been federally indicted on 10 counts of deprivation of civil rights under color of law and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted and robbed multiple women while acting in his official capacity in the Chicago suburbs. The indictment underscores alleged abuse of law enforcement authority and will proceed through federal pretrial proceedings and potentially a trial.
CBP Officer Luis Uribe Indicted on 10 Civil‑Rights Counts; Accused of Sexual Assaults and Robberies
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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, Luis Uribe, has been federally indicted on 10 counts of deprivation of civil rights under color of law and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Prosecutors allege Uribe sexually assaulted and robbed multiple women in the Chicago suburbs while using the authority of his official position.
Details Of The Indictment
The federal indictment accuses Uribe of exploiting his status as a law enforcement officer to commit violent crimes. The 10 counts allege deprivation of the victims' civil rights, and the additional count charges that he brandished a firearm in connection with a crime of violence. These are allegations; a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
What Comes Next
The case will proceed through federal pretrial proceedings where prosecutors will present evidence and the defense can respond. If the matter is not resolved beforehand, it could move to trial. The indictment has drawn scrutiny because it involves alleged abuse of authority by a frontline immigration and customs officer operating in suburban Chicago.
Originally published at Reason.com.
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