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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Justin Rohrlich

ICE agent accused of killing Colombian man had documented violent past overlooked when hired

  • ICE agent David Brouillette is accused of fatally shooting Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during a traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine .
  • Brouillette's ex-wives, Ashley and Lucinda Brouillette, claim ICE failed to contact them during his background check, despite his documented history of violent behavior and mental health issues .
  • Ashley Brouillette stated she had warned people for years that her ex-husband would hurt someone and that he continued to leave threatening messages after their divorce .
  • Lucinda Brouillette, his second wife, sought a protective order against him, citing a history of anger, aggression, and abusive behavior, and had previously reported concerns to law enforcement.
  • The incident raises questions about ICE's hiring practices, which were accelerated under the Trump administration, leading to lowered standards and a rapid increase in personnel.

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