MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal charges have been filed against four individuals linked to clashes with law enforcement during protests in Minneapolis. Among them is Claire Louise Feng, who is accused of violently assaulting a federal officer by biting off his fingertip during a January protest that took place after an ICE officer fatally shot a man.
According to court documents, the incident occurred on January 24th when an immigration officer attempted to arrest a fellow protester. Feng allegedly tackled the officer and bit his finger through a protective glove, leading to severe injury.
In another case, three individuals have been charged with making threats against FBI agents after sensitive documents, including personal information, were stolen from parked law enforcement vehicles. The documents allegedly contained addresses and phone numbers of FBI agents who were involved in a shooting investigation.
Brenna Marie Doyle, an 18-year-old from Washington, faces charges for allegedly threatening to murder a federal officer and their family. Two other defendants, James Patrick Lyons and Jose Alberto Ramirez, are accused of sending threatening messages to FBI employees. Their attorneys have yet to respond to requests for comments.
Feng's attorney is preparing to contest the charge, citing previous allegations against ICE agents for credibility issues. The indictments have sparked discussions about the safety of law enforcement amid heightened protests across the country.
