EL PASO, Texas – The grim saga of Miguel Angel Delgado Jr., 40, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer, took a darker turn this week as he was found guilty by a federal judge in the grim tale of excessive force and document falsification. The judge’s verdict comes after a harrowing trial that revealed Delgado’s shocking abuse of power while on duty at the Bridge of Americas Port of Entry between October 2019 and June 2020.
According to court documents and evidence, Delgado’s transgressions left victims with bodily injury as he used excessive force in two separate incidents. The gravity of his actions was compounded when, following one of the incidents, Delgado submitted a CBP Incident Log Report that was a fraud – he falsely reported the occurrence, seeking to cover up his own transgressions.
The justice system has not taken kindly to Delgado’s crimes. He faces up to 10 years in prison for each use of force incident and an additional 20 years for the falsification of a document charge, which could see him spending nearly three decades behind bars.
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the chilling announcement, underscoring the severity of Delgado’s actions. The investigation into the case was carried out by both the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General and the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility, a testament to the thoroughness with which federal authorities pursue justice in cases such as this.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Aguayo is the one leading the prosecution, ensuring that Delgado’s actions are held accountable. This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who abuse their positions of power.
The verdict has sent shockwaves through the El Paso community and beyond, with many questioning how such an individual could have been allowed to serve in such a critical position. As Delgado now faces the full brunt of the law, one can only hope that this serves as a deterrent for others who might be tempted to follow his dark path.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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