United States v. Tamup-Tamup

During the course of an attempted apprehension of defendant, an illegal alien, the defendant resisted arrest, flailing his arms in an attempt to get away, causing the DHS agent to fall, twisting her ankle (later, per the complaint, determined to be a leg fracture).

United States v. Tamup-Tamup

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Final - Date Filed 09/29/25 - 1st Circuit Court of Appeals

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  • Case Number: 25-2004
  • Date Filed: 09/29/2025
  • Jurisdiction: 1st Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Type: Final
  • Status: Pending

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