Where’s the Outrage?… Border Patrol Officer Jailed For Pulling Illegal Alien’s Handcuffs and Not Disclosing It?
Posted by Lady Liberty on Thursday, April 21, 2011, 1:51 PM
Border Patrol Officer Jesus Diaz was prosecuted and convicted of one count of excessive force and 5 counts of lying to Internal Affairs. The excessive force? He allegedly pulled on the handcuffs of his illegal alien drug smuggling prisoner! He faces up to 35 years in prison and is currently being held in solitary confinement 23 hours per day.
BPO Jesus Diaz Jr. Photo via LEOAC
The Examiner reported -
In what appears to be yet another case of the Mexican Government orchestrating a fake crime against one of their drug smuggling criminals hauling dope into the U.S., Border Patrol Agent Jesus Diaz, a 7-year Border Patrol veteran, was convicted in Federal Court on February 24 of one count of excessive force (under color of law) and 5 counts of lying to Internal Affairs. He is facing a maximum of 35 years in prison when he is sentenced in November. Meanwhile, he’s been in jail since the verdict nearly two months ago. He’s in solitary confinement 23 hours per day for his safety. So far, the judge has refused to allow bond while Diaz awaits sentencing.
This latest prosecution against a U.S. border agent stems from an October 2008 incident near the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass, TX where Diaz and several other agents responded to illegal aliens who had crossed the river into Texas with bundles of drugs.
Agents apprehended the aliens and as Diaz was getting ready to put one of the aliens in the truck for transport, he allegedly pulled on his handcuffs, a common law enforcement technique to get suspects to cooperate. It was 1:30 in the morning and Diaz and the other agents were trying to find the drugs brought over by the suspects and determine if any other cartel smugglers were hiding in the bushes nearby. The suspect refused to answer their questions. They eventually found the drugs and all were taken to the station for processing.
You will never guess who the prosecutor was that initiated Diaz’s prosecution. Remember this guy?
This case was brought by the infamous U.S. Attorney in West Texas, Johnny Sutton, known for his extremely aggressive and controversial prosecution of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean back in 2006. Sutton left office in 2009, but his chief deputy took over and prosecuted this case, once again at the demands of the Mexican Government.
Diaz was tried in September 2010, but the case ended in a mistrial. The DOJ tried the case again in February 2011 and this time they got their conviction, even though federal agent witnesses admitted they had lied to a grand jury. The judge did not allow the fact that they had committed perjury into the second trial.
Sources close to the case say there were numerous holes in the claims made by the illegal alien drug smuggler from the start. Photos taken at the Border Patrol station just after the incident show no bruising or injuries to the alleged “victim”, who was 16 at the time of the arrest.
Also, Agent Diaz was allowed to remain on duty with his weapon for over a year before the U.S. Attorney finally decided to bring charges.
The Mexican drug smuggler, who is now an adult, was given full immunity from all his crimes to testify against Diaz at trial. He is also now eligible for a free visa to come and go within the U.S. if he wants to.
Where is P.J. Crowley to protest Officer Diaz’s treatment the way that he is Pfc. Bradley Manning’s of Wikileaks fame? Where are the 250+ scholars outraged at Manning’s treatment?
And where is Governor Rick Perry?
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HANOI JOHN KERRY commented:
U$A: THIRD WORLD RISING – http://www.BorderInvasionPics.com
It’s for the children…
OBAMA = FRAUD commented:
American Citizens KILLED BY ILLEGAL ALIENS – http://www.ojjpac.org/memorial.asp
More – http://www.fncic-voiacm.org
SSBN 627(B) commented:
Dear Leader: Do your damned JOB!! Did you not swear to uphold and defend? Do you not realize how serious that statement is? You took a blood oath to an entire nation, dumbass. Seal the border, stop the bleeding, honor your commitment.
Community Organizer = POS.
Granny commented:
Well, the “government” is certainly making one thing clear: see nothing, say nothing, do nothing no matter what. The Border Patrol’s job is merely to put on a show to quiet the masses and those that actually try to do their jobs will be locked away for life. Make no mistake: this prosecution was meant to send a message to the rest of the BP officers. Stay quiet if you want to stay out of jail.
bigkahuna commented:
F*cking Bastages…. Screw them all It is time to take back our country and throw every damned illegal out of the country. Give them 2 weeks to voluntarily leave after that every thing they own will be confiscated and sold off and used to deport others.
toongoon commented:
I thought that since president clinton we decided lying wasn’t a crime, or is that only to the meager grand jury, internal affairs must be much more important.
MrGoodWench commented:
Do we need any more proof that Obama and his regime are enemies of our country ?
GrayRider commented:
Huckleberry…once a fat man always a fat man. BTW, Huck was for illegal immigration before he was against it and now I don’t know whether he is for or against it.
BTW, Glenn…why do you accept Obama’s narrative that he was born in Hawaii when he has not provided any reliable documentation. It is very strange you would accept that without reliable proof and belittle those of us who simply ask for documentation.
sandy commented:
When to sleep in America and woke up in Amerika. Good is evil. Charity, scholarship and integrity are bad bad bad. And my God if your too industrious you need to be punished. Scary!
HOMELAND INSECURITY commented:
Daily Invasion News @ http://www.AmericanPatrol.com
sandy commented:
Gray Rider #8–Huckabee has discovered that if you are wishy washy and say something different to every audience you have a better chance at the job. Worked for Obama. Therefore, so what if he loses. He is the kind of Republican Rove adores and that’s all that matters.
ponderon commented:
Obama could care-less how many illegals steam cross the border, that our border patrol agents are being attack and killed . In 2009 , 1073 broader agents had been attack this is recorded. Obama poll no. are down among hispanics ,he knows if he loses the hispanic vote his game is over.
retire05 commented:
4-19-11: UPDATE: Fox News has updated this story.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/19/arizona-sheriff-cites-flood-border-agents-confirming-feds-apprehension-policy
We have David Aguilar (head of the Border Patrol and who reports directly to Janet Napolitano) on tape, yelling at agents, “You are NOT immigration officers.” and explaining that our main job is NOT to arrest illegal aliens. He goes on to say that we should not “lower” ourselves to the status of immigration officers. If he denies it, we will bring out the audio tapes of his rants.”
http://www.local2544.us/
So it is not the position of the Border Patrol to arrest illegal aliens, according to the head of the Border Patrol? And the members of Local 2544 of the Border Patrol union have recordings of Aguilar saying this? Go to their website and check it out.
There is no way that this administration wants to stop the flow of illegal humans and illegal drugs coming across our border. What right does Mexico have to interfer with a standard arrest of one of its citizens in our nation? Unfortunately, there is no Bush in office now to release Officer Diaz. Instead, he will be just another poster boy for what happens when dedicated Border Patrol agents do their job to try to protect and serve.
But can you see the reasoning here? Inform BP agents that it is NOT their job to arrest illegals. It is not their job to protect the U.S. Border from drug running slugs? And if they do their jobs, PROSECUTE THEM.
ProLifer commented:
Some things can’t be fixed. Let the fire fall!
squeaky commented:
storming hordes of potential republican voters might incite a new interest in securing the border. pssst pass it on.
[VIDEO) Breaking News! Massive Battle Across Texas Mexico Border - Machine Guns and Explosions - Morning of April 21, 2011]
http://texasgopvote.com/restore-families/security/breaking-news-massive-battle-across-texas-mexico-border-machine-guns-and-explosi-002773
ProLifer commented:
I better stay away from this blog.
I can’t take it anymore!
VIVA LA RAZA! commented:
SI SE PUEDE! SI SE PUEDE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajkAP_M4ZAM
We Are The Future.
retire05 commented:
Do y’all not get it? Our Border Patrol are being told by Janet Napolitano’s underling that they are NOT to arrest illegals. They are being told to NOT do their jobs.
When is this madness going to end?
wodun commented:
Ya, don’t hold your breath waiting for the Manning fans to get upset at how this guy is being treated.
avery commented:
Those are “Obama” people he don”t want no one to mess with his people.
chuck in st paul commented:
I will not be the least bit surprised if current events and an Obama second term don’t lead to an armed insurrection.
Anyone who wants to save America had better get their butts to the polls in 2012 and make sure the dead don’t vote more than once.
workingclass artist commented:
Hell….Where’s Texas Atty. Gen. Gregg Abbott?
( shaking head in disgust )
wanumba commented:
Systematic program to harass law enforcement.
commonman commented:
Why would anyone want to be a border patrol agent right now,when you could face 35 years for doing the job that you are hired to do.
StrangernFiction commented:
The Land of the Decree and the Home of the Slave.
retire05 commented:
workingclassartist, neither Gregg Abbott, or Rick Perry, have the right to inject themselves in what is a federal prosecution. Nor can they block the Mexican government demanding prosecution by a U.S. Attorney’s office (i.e., Johnny Sutton, Slug).
What is clear is that the U.S. Attorney’s Office, under the direction of the U.S. Attorney General, is going to persecute any Border Patrol agent who does his job. That is the unspoken words of David Aguilar when he told the BP agents their jobs were NOT to arrest illegals.
Personally, I think every BP should walk off the job TODAY. Let Obama explain to the American public why they are doing it. Let him explain why our BP are being persecuted by politically correct U.S. Attorneys.
retire05 commented:
John E. Murphy, U.S. Attorney who prosecuted Jesus Diaz. An Obama appointee.
No surprise there.
Ladue Pundit commented:
retire05 commented:
Personally, I think every BP should walk off the job TODAY. Let Obama explain to the American public why they are doing it.
^^^^^^
Are the border patrol agents in a union? Ha Ha for Obama “explaining” why they walked off. He’d say, “I am following in the footsteps of the Great Ronald Reagan. These wildcats are just like the air traffic controllers and have to go.”
And then they’d be replaced with illegals.
I have still not forgotten that Campion and Ramos were hung out to dry under Bush.
StrangernFiction commented:
Personally, I think every BP should walk off the job TODAY.
I agree. If they believe in a secure border, this is the best way to achieve that long-term.
archer52 commented:
And now you all know why I retired from law enforcement when I did. My partner and I looked at each other when Obama was elected and said, “Oh heck no!”
Holder is still looking for his Stacy Koons case. In the meantime, his people will settle for arresting border agents.
Frankly, seeing what is being written up there, there has to be more than grabbing handcuffs. We do that all the time, it is a taught restraint/control technique. The lying part. It is far too heavy a penalty vs state statutes. You lie to the state people and you’ll get fired and maybe fined. The feds will lock you up. It is all about power and having too much power.
Think about it for a second. Politicians and lawyers lie all the time every day and arguably cause far more harm. The border guy lies and he goes to jail longer than if he killed two people?
Bill Mitchell commented:
I’m sorry, but are you f*cking kidding me?! A KNOWN drug smuggler goes free and gets a Visa just because he was willing to testify that a BPO “pulled on his handcuffs”???? Seriously? In Amerika?
How the hell is pulling on handcuffs anything that would come close to even a night in jail much less 35 years?
God help us.
Marsh626 commented:
These are the kinds of immigrants the Left wants in America. No, not the Swiss brain surgeons and Japanese engineers. Oh no. Please Mexico, give us your drug runners and cartel head hunters! Yes please! Wooo! And if anyone has a problem with it, YOU’RE RACIST!
God I really hope more of Mexico’s low lifes move to my area. They already murdered my best friend 3 years ago. I’m hoping for an ENTIRE cartel of these cute lil’ honey muffins.
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&biw=1149&bih=627&q=MS+13&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=
Seriously, somebody shoot me. I can’t take this leftist immigration and judicial madness anymore.
archer52 commented:
MS13 is El Salvadorian originally. But the message is clear. They’ll destroy us like they destroyed their own nation.
There is a reason why there is no Mexican built air force or military. There is a reason why their people die of disease we eradicated a hundred years ago. There is a reason, much there is a reason why the Middle East is much like Mexico. There is us, and Western Europe, unique in their heritage and drove to improve themselves. There is Asia and there are some other nations, but by and large there is us and there is them and it shows.
To survive as a nation with an identity we are going to have to stop the cancer. France figured it out, Germany figured it out, now it is our turn. Or we’re as done as last month’s meatloaf.
Redlite commented:
Barry has declared War on the US citizens. What ever became of the Oath of Office that he took? The one that states that he- will “Protect and defend the country from all enimies , both foreign and domestic”.
To misquote POGO. We have met the enemy and he is Barry Soetero”.
tommy mc donnell commented:
anyone doubt that our legal system has been infiltrated by the left. i have a nephew that was a jail guard. he was disciplined for intimidating the prisoners. his handcuffs had come out of their leather case and he was walking around with them exposed. some how the murders and muggers and rapists were traumatized by this and he was punished.
joel commented:
Not hard to figure out, the drug connections on both sides of the border are going to pull strings to make examples of any Border Patrol officer who is effective. Throw enough of them in jail like this and soon none of them will do what it takes to stop the drugs. The question is who on the US side is calling in favors to protect his cut in the drug smuggling. Has to be people who have the power to force these prosecutions through the system even though they are so unpopular.
tommy mc donnell commented:
where are the police unions and there leaders when this kind of thing happens to one of their own. where are the FOP’s and the PBA’s. they can sure spend all kinds of money and effort to help the myth of the media. i guess they can’t offend their minders. police union leaders your silence is deafening.
Rose commented:
Is Johnny Sutton back again?
GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
feduptoo commented:
I was one of millions that fought Bush to free those 2 border agents that were jailed for shooting a drug dealer in the butt. Those that fought this, belong to groups that are against illegal immigration.
We never saw LaRaza come out in defense of those two border agents…..LaRaza only works for illegal aliens, not all Hispanics!
Now it looks like another fight is on our hands……these illegals have learned quite well, how to scam our system. They claim abuse, then find a stupid US lawyer to sue our people.
There was a ranch owner that guarded his ranch, he and some friends came across some illegals crossing onto his land…the ranch owner had a gun.
Seems the illegals claimed they had been hit and abused by this ranch owner, they sued…and the Judge awarded his ranch to the illegals, who in turn sold it. The Judge also put the ranch owner in prison!
They also have been known to run in front of border agents in their vehicles….claim they have been hit by their vehicles, and they sue over this.
People! We are becoming chumps and serfs to anyone sneaking into our country, not to mention becoming serfs to our own government that protects illegals more than their fellow citizen.
Fight! join numbersusa.com read up on what is going on by going to alipac.com and voiac.org
We are losing our country to a bunch of crooked politicians and illegal alien criminals!
StopTREASONWithin commented:
All I can say is all the suggestions: everyone commenting here do and right now ALL of us sign up as a Committe to get him released and put the proper parties in JAIL for life who are aiding and abetting. I would file a lawsuit as a taxpayer if anyone wants to go it with me. I am beyond sick of the EVIL that is destroying anyone who does the right thing: while blessing all the EVIL against us dba the USA. So here is my e-mail: I will start a new one just for this case. So I will send this and have to log off to set up a new one. Have a Blessed Easter and Affirm the EVIL will be HUNG and go direct to HELL ASAP in Jesus Christ’s Name AMEN
Robert Clarke commented:
Wow, This story sure does not match the testimony in court. Where did this bogus info come from?