EXCLUSIVE: Probe into Border Patrol Agents Accused of ‘Whipping’ Migrants Ends – Charging Decision ImminentRandy Clark 22 Dec 2021
A Department of Homeland Security source with knowledge of the case says the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has concluded its investigation into the September incident where mounted Border Patrol agents were accused of “whipping” or “strapping” Haitian migrants near Del Rio, Texas. The source notes a final decision on possible criminal charges is imminent from the Justice Department. Several agents are subject to the investigation and remain on administrative duties.
Should the DOJ choose not to pursue a criminal case, the file will return to DHS for potential administrative punishments.
The investigation began shortly after the September 19 incident near a makeshift outdoor encampment under a bridge holding roughly 15,000 mostly Haitian migrants. Activities conducted by Border Patrol agents were captured on video and still photography by freelance journalist Paul Ratje.
The images were widely circulated and sparked claims that agents on horseback were whipping migrants. Further examination however led many to concede the images showed agents using long reins to control the horses.
In a subsequent news interview, Ratje told a reporter, “I’ve never seen them whip anyone.” Ratje added, “He was swinging [the reins], but it can be misconstrued when you’re looking at the picture.”
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