Overview
- Federal prosecutors released body‑worn camera footage and documents after Judge Georgia Alexakis ordered disclosure, noting the government had shown “zero concern” for Marimar Martínez’s reputation when opposing release.
- Audio captures agents saying “it’s time to be aggressive” before contact, and video appears to show the Tahoe’s wheel turned toward Martínez’s car just before impact, followed by five shots fired by Agent Charles Exum.
- Post‑incident texts show Exum bragging about firing five times and “seven holes,” while referencing support from senior officials including Gregory Bovino, Michael Banks and Kristi Noem, and invoking “El Jefe.”
- DHS had initially asserted Martínez rammed agents and publicly labeled her a domestic terrorist, a characterization the agency has not retracted; separate obstruction charges against her were dropped in November 2024.
- Court records indicate the government vehicle was returned to a Maine base and repaired before defense inspection, and Martínez’s attorneys say they are preparing a civil lawsuit with an announcement planned Wednesday.