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Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing vindictive prosecution.
WHO: U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw
WHAT: Dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing the Justice Department of vindictive prosecution.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The judge said the Justice Department conducted a vindictive prosecution.
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