MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four individuals are facing federal charges following confrontations with law enforcement during protests in Minneapolis, sparked by a shooting incident involving immigration officers. Among those indicted is Claire Louise Feng, 27, who allegedly bit off the fingertip of a federal immigration officer during a protest on January 24.
Feng, a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, has been charged with assault resulting in injury to a federal officer. According to court documents, the assault occurred when an immigration officer was apprehending another protester. As the officer struggled to contain Feng, she tackled him, leading to the injury.
Witness reports from Homeland Security Investigations special agent Bronson Day indicate that the officer did not immediately perceive the severity of the injury. It was only after removing his glove that he discovered the tip of his finger had been severed, which required medical attention shortly thereafter.
In addition to Feng, three others have been indicted in relation to threats against FBI agents after their personal information was leaked online. These individuals include Brenna Marie Doyle, 18, who allegedly left multiple threatening voicemail messages directed at an FBI agent and their family. Meanwhile, James Patrick Lyons, 45, and Jose Alberto Ramirez, 29, also face charges for sending threatening messages to FBI employees.
Feng's attorney has stated that they are prepared to contest the charges, emphasizing potential issues regarding the credibility of ICE agents. As the situation continues to unfold, the broader implications of the protests and the response from law enforcement are being closely monitored.
