Supreme Court Considers FBI Wrong-House Raid Case | USA TODAY

FBI Raid on Wrong House

• 🏠 In 2017, Trina Martin, her son Gabe, and her partner Toy Cleat had their home invaded by an FBI raid, starting with a flashbomb grenade.
• 💥 The family was startled awake by loud banging, with Toy grabbing Trina and sheltering in a closet while Gabe hid in another bedroom.
• 🔫 Agents pointed guns in their faces, pulled Trina out of the closet, and threw her onto the floor in the bedroom, where she saw automatic weapons pointed at her.

Family's Trauma and Legal Battle

• ❓ The family had no idea why they were targeted, and the agents left as quickly as they arrived, stating they were moving to the "right house."
• 😥 The encounter left the family traumatized, leading them to constantly look out of windows and feel unsafe, requiring therapy.
• ⚖️ The family attempted to sue the government for compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act but the case was dismissed due to sovereign immunity for the agents.

Supreme Court Review

• 🚀 The case is now headed to the Supreme Court to determine if the FBI can be sued for such actions.
• 📣 The family believes the agents shouldn't get away with the incident and that their case shouldn't be dismissed or swept under the rug.