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Christian group files ethics complaint against prosecutor in convicted Border Patrol agents case

Article Launched: 05/12/2008 01:08:21 PM MDT

AUSTIN -- A conservative Christian group has filed an ethics complaint against a federal prosecutor, arguing that he mishandled the case of two Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting a fleeing drug suspect and hiding evidence.

In the complaint, Kentucky-based Christians Reviving America's Values asked the Texas Bar Association to investigate U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton, arguing that he willfully misled the jury to convict Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.

Sutton's office did not immediately return calls from The Associated Press seeking comment Monday. Read more...

MEDIA ADVISORY

Rep. Rohrabacher To Announce National Day Of Prayer

For Jailed Border Agents

May 11^th Marks Beginning of National Police Week

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

When: MONDAY, MAY 5^th , 2008

1:30pm PST

Where: LAPD Police Officers Memorial, Ahmanson Recruit Training Facilit
5651 W. Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045

What: Rep. Rohrabacher will be holding a press conference to announce a National Day of Prayer for our law enforcement officers, specifically unjustly imprisoned Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, currently serving 11 and 12 years, respectively, in federal prison for wounding an illegal alien drug smuggler. Both agents have been in solitary confinement for over a year. Their appeal was heard by the 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 3^rd, 2007. A decision has yet to be rendered. Over 100+ Members of Congress have asked for a Presidential Pardon or Commutation for the officers and over 350,000 citizens have signed onto a petition demanding immediate action by President Bush.

“I ask that on Sunday, May 11^th, the American people join me in a National Day of prayer for not only Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean and their families, but for all the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to protect our communities everyday,” says Rohrabacher. “I hope the appellate court judges hear our prayers and move to issue a decision quickly freeing Ramos and Compean to be reunited with their families.

“In addition to being Mother’s Day, May 11^th also marks the beginning of National Police Week. The Ramos and Compean prosecution already represents one of the greatest miscarriages of justice I’ve ever seen and if their case isn’t overturned, every law enforcement officer will be put on notice that if they use their weapon, they could face 10 years in prison

The drug smuggler and government’s star witness, Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila, recently pleaded guilty to four felony counts related to subsequent drug smuggling activities while under immunity just months before he was scheduled to testify against Ramos and Compean.

Who: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)
Monica Ramos (wife of imprisoned border patrol agent Nacho Ramos)
Joe Loya (father-in-law of imprisoned border patrol agent Nacho Ramos)
TJ Bonner, National Border Patrol Council, President
Chris Burgard, Border documentary filmmaker
The Minuteman
Contact: Tara Setmayer, Communications Director

(202) 225-9274