WGN Employee Hires Lawyer After Being 'Violently Assaulted' By Immigration Officers
WGN employee Debbie Brockman plans to pursue legal avenues following her violent detention by federal immigration agents in Lincoln Square. Her lawyer states she was attacked while walking to a bus stop last Friday, contradicting claims from Homeland Security that she assaulted officers. Witnesses reported seeing masked agents detain her aggressively, with video showing her on the ground in handcuffs. Homeland Security accused Brockman of throwing objects at agents, but this assertion is denied by those present during the incident. After being held for seven hours without charges, Brockman is seeking accountability for her treatment.
Her attorney called the situation alarming, suggesting it reflects broader issues regarding federal enforcement actions. WGN clarified that Brockman is not a working journalist and is investigating the incident. This case raises concerns about the treatment of citizens and immigrants by federal authorities.