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ICE agent slammed handcuffed man's face into wall, assaulted bystander recording, St. Charles

Jul 16, 2026 · St. Charles, MO

ICE agent slammed handcuffed man's face into wall, assaulted bystander recording, St. Charles

Federal ICE agents detained a man in St. Charles, Missouri. According to witnesses, an agent slammed the handcuffed man's face into a stone wall while he was restrained. The video also shows agents confronting a bystander who was recording from a public area, chasing him, pushing him backward, and pointing what appeared to be a taser in his direction. Courts have generally recognized a First Amendment right to record law-enforcement officers performing public duties.

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