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CHICAGO — A pivotal court hearing is set for Wednesday, where the possible release of additional photos and text messages by federal agents involved in the October shooting of Marimar Martinez will be considered.
Martinez sustained injuries after being shot five times during the incident.
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Initially, federal prosecutors charged Martinez and Anthony Santos, alleging they attempted to hit immigration enforcement agents with their vehicles in the vicinity of 39th Street and Kedzie Avenue.
These charges were later dropped.
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Martinez is pushing for the release of further evidence, which her legal team argues is crucial in addressing the damage to her reputation.
Ahead of the hearing, Martinez was in Washington DC Tuesday testifying on Capitol Hill about her ordeal.
“I know that being a survivor, it’s my duty to be here today to let you elected officials know what is happening on the streets of our country because silence is no longer an option,” Martinez said.
She said what happened to her should serve as evidence of a pattern of lies told by the federal government.
Illinois lawmakers joined her call for accountability
“That’s why we made it clear that this negotiation to change the standards for ICE is critical for us to continue this agency,” Senator Dick Durbin said.
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