Unsealed federal indictment details alleged lies by ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
Updated on: September 4, 2026 / 3:31 PM CDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- ICE officer Christian Castro pleaded not guilty to six federal charges of making false statements.
- The charges relate to a January shooting where Castro allegedly lied about his position and the events leading to him firing a shot through a door, injuring Julio Sosa-Celis.
- Surveillance video contradicted Castro's account, prompting federal prosecutors to drop initial charges against Sosa-Celis.
- Castro faces up to five years in prison per count if convicted.
- The case is the first Justice Department prosecution of a federal officer for actions during Operation Metro Surge.
- Castro's attorney stated his client has a life of public service and urged the public not to rush to judgment.
- A federal prosecutor investigating Castro was reportedly fired and is under DOJ investigation for potential leaking.
- Castro has been suspended without pay since February.