Crime & Safety

L.A. County Man Released From Federal Custody After Allegedly Trying To Impede An Immigration Operation

"They didn't read me my Miranda rights," Adrian Martinez said. "They did nothing. They just basically kidnapped me, is what it seemed."

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

June 26, 2025

The 20-year-old Walmart employee accused of conspiracy to impede a federal investigation in Pico Rivera last week shared his side of the violent encounter with immigration agents that was caught on video and sparked protests.

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Now wearing a brace on his leg, Adrian Andrew Martinez said he's still bruised and in pain nine days after federal agents threw him to the ground and arrested him.

"They didn't read me my Miranda rights," Martinez said. "They did nothing. They just basically kidnapped me, is what it seemed."

Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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