Jose Antonio Rodriguez – Occupied Tucson Citizen

Another Trial for Border Patrol Shooter? (Commentary)

November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 by Norah Booth

“Kids on the fence.” That was the radio message heard at Nogales’ DeConcini port of entry that sent Border Patrol agent Lonnie Ray Swartz and several of his colleagues running west into the street along the border fence on October 10,2012. Swartz was the only agent to purposefully step up to the international barrier that …

Re-trial Begins for Border Patrol Agent Charged in Cross-border Killing of Teen

October 31, 2018October 30, 2018 by Norah Booth

Painting showing Jose Antonio Rodriguez on a mule and Death

October 26, 2018 Sitting in the courtroom on the afternoon of the first day of proceedings in border agent Lonnie Swartz’ second trial left the distinct impression on most in the courtroom that we had been here before. Swartz was acquitted of the most serious charge of 2nd degree murder in his first trial. This …