Judge Drops Indictment Against Mistakenly Deported Man Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The judge criticized the prosecution, stating that the case reflected an abuse of power and was motivated by vindictiveness. Garcia expressed gratitude for the ruling, viewing it as a step forward for justice.
- ▪A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Garcia, which was brought after he challenged his deportation.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw stated that the evidence showed an abuse of prosecuting power.
- ▪The judge noted that the investigation was reopened only after Garcia's successful lawsuit against his deportation.
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BreakingBusinessJudge Drops Indictment Against Mistakenly Deported Man Kilmar Abrego GarciaByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 05:29pm EDTMay 22, 2026, 05:56pm EDTToplineHuman smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia—the man erroneously deported to El Salvador last year, and who White House critics have held up as a symbol of the injustice of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts—were dismissed Friday by a federal judge’s blistering decision.Garcia pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesKey FactsA federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Garcia, which was brought after the Maryland resident challenged his deportation.U.S.
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