Officer Castro Faces New Federal Charges | US News

A Texas police officer, Christian Castro, now faces federal charges for allegedly making false statements to investigators after shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg. Complicating matters, Castro was recently released from jail following a Texas governor’s decision not to immediately sign an extradition warrant — Minnesota authorities sought him for additional assault and false reporting charges tied to the same incident. A federal prosecutor reportedly wanted to pursue a more serious civil rights charge, but higher-ups in the Justice Department blocked it; the prosecutor is currently on leave, leaving key details unclear. This evolving case raises urgent questions about accountability and justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93fe5da0a0c3b92f