arrest
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A year ago, Garcia Venegas was filming his brother’s arrest during a raid on their coastal Alabama construction site when he was tackled by agents, who ignored his pleas that he was a citizen.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“I’m not going to do anything to not arrest U.S. citizens,” he said.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
He said he was driving fellow construction workers, and the stop didn’t result in an arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Following Watkins' arrest, the band released a public statement confirming they could no longer continue performing under the Lostprophets name following the revelations.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
He recited charges placed against Theo at the time of his arrest, along with the physical descriptions and information available about him.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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