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FBI Arrests Democrat Judge and Wife for Harboring Gang Member

Benny JohnsonApril 25, 20258 min190,618 views
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FBI Raids and Arrests

  • FBI agents have arrested a recently retired New Mexico judge, Joel Keno, and his wife for allegedly sheltering a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua.
  • ⛓️ Video footage captured the moment the couple was taken into custody, with the judge being led away in handcuffs by an FBI agent and his wife escorted by Homeland Security.
  • ⚖️ The judge was charged with tampering with evidence, and his wife with conspiracy to tamper, following accusations of harboring an illegal migrant and gang member.

Allegations and Suspect Details

  • 🏠 The couple is accused of housing a 23-year-old alleged gang member in their guest house, who was reportedly hired as a handyman.
  • 🚨 Authorities allege the individual had Tren de Aragua tattoos, clothing, and social media posts linking him to the gang.
  • 🛂 The suspect had crossed the border illegally and was reportedly released days before the notice to appear before the judge, who has since resigned.

Broader Implications and Related Cases

  • 💥 The arrests are framed as a significant development, potentially opening up new avenues for terrorism and drug trafficking charges against individuals harboring undocumented immigrants.
  • 🗣️ The speaker draws parallels to a statement made by Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey regarding housing undocumented individuals, suggesting similar charges may follow.
  • ✊ The video highlights other recent cases, including James O'Keefe's investigation at the Pentagon leading to a resignation and charges, and Tulsi Gabbard referring individuals for criminal prosecution within intelligence agencies.
  • 🎯 These actions are presented as positive steps towards rooting out the "politicization and weaponization of intelligence" and holding "deep state criminals" accountable.
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FBI RaidsDemocrat JudgeTren de AraguaGang MemberHarboring Illegal ImmigrantsTampering with EvidenceConspiracy to TamperTerrorism ChargesDrug TraffickingHuman TraffickingHuman SmugglingNew MexicoHomeland Security InvestigationsPoliticization of IntelligenceAccountability
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