The federal government has started reaching into the prison commissary fund belonging to a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was jailed for allegedly manhandling a smuggler he caught carrying 75 pounds of drugs into the United States.
Word of the Department of Justice actions to collect an immediate payment by Agent Jesus Diaz Jr. to address part of a $7,000 fine – even though he is in custody – came from Andy Ramirez, president of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council, which has become an advocate for the officer in issues outside the courtroom.
Among other concerns, it is contending that the officer's prosecution and conviction were politically motivated to appease a demanding Mexican government.
"Agent Diaz was notified that his 'commissary account' would have funds deducted to begin repaying the fine imposed by the court," Ramirez reported today. "This took place within the past day at his federal prison facility, the name of which we are withholding for his safety."
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