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Marine veteran addresses Congress after dad forcibly detained by immigration agents
A Marine veteran whose father was detained by federal immigration agents while at his landscaping job in California last month told Congress members on Tuesday that his father is "traumatized" by what happened and charged that the immigration system is "broken." Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested Narciso Barranco, who is undocumented, in Santa Ana on June 21, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Video of him being forcibly detained showed masked agents holding him down on the street and repeatedly punching him after he ran from agents. "My father has no criminal record and should have never been attacked by these agents," his son, Alejandro Barranco, told Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security during an oversight forum examining the Trump administration's detention and deportation practices on Tuesday. "He supported his family and paid taxes. He is a human being, but he was not treated with the basic dignity he deserved." MORE: Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings, according to ICE memo Alejandro Barranco said his father, who has two other sons who are currently serving as Marines, is "deeply devoted to this country." The veteran said he believes the current immigration system is "broken." 'Cruel and indiscriminate raids are tearing families apart and punishing hard-working people who contribute to our communities every day," Alejandro Barranco said. "My father, like so many others, deserves a fair chance to stay in this country he calls home. The country is better because of people like my dad. It is time our policies reflected that." Damian Dovarganes/AP - PHOTO: Alejandro Barranco conducts an interview as he arrives to check on his father Narciso, who was detained by federal agents, outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, June 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. Narciso Barranco has since been released from custody bond but is "still scared," his son said. "He's still traumatized from everything that happened," Alejandro Barranco said. The Department of Homeland Security said following the arrest that Narciso Barranco tried to evade law enforcement, "swung a weed whacker directly at an agent's face" and resisted commands. "The agents took appropriate action and followed their training to use the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve the situation in a manner that prioritizes the safety of the public and our officers," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement at the time. Alejandro Barranco said during Tuesday's forum that his father got scared after the masked agents approached him while he was at work. "As he worked, he noticed masked men approaching him, and was quickly surrounded by men who did not identify themselves and never presented any type of warrant," he said. "Terrified, he ran. They chased him through the parking lot and into a crowded street. They pointed guns at him, pepper-sprayed him. They tackled him to the ground and kicked him." MORE: Newlywed Palestinian woman released from ICE custody after months in detention When asked his thoughts about Marines being sent to assist in immigration operations, Alejandro said he believes many would feel "confused, hurt and just sad about everything that is going on." "I served with a lot of Marines who are of Latino backgrounds and whose parents and family members, some of them are undocumented," he said. When asked by Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif., if he was still loyal to the U.S., the Marine veteran replied, "Yes, of course." "I decided to join the Marine Corps out of the love I have for this country and to bring honor to my family name," Alejandro Barranco said. "When I told my dad I was going to enlist, he cried with pride. He told me to give everything I had, because we should do anything and everything to give back to our country." Narciso Barranco was released from federal custody on July 15 and has an immigration status hearing in August, according to Orange City Council officials.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
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Marine veteran addresses Congress after dad forcibly detained by immigration agents
A Marine veteran whose father was detained by federal immigration agents while at his landscaping job in California last month told Congress members on Tuesday that his father is "traumatized" by what happened and charged that the immigration system is "broken." Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested Narciso Barranco, who is undocumented, in Santa Ana on June 21, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Video of him being forcibly detained showed masked agents holding him down on the street and repeatedly punching him after he ran from agents. "My father has no criminal record and should have never been attacked by these agents," his son, Alejandro Barranco, told Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security during an oversight forum examining the Trump administration's detention and deportation practices on Tuesday. "He supported his family and paid taxes. He is a human being, but he was not treated with the basic dignity he deserved." MORE: Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings, according to ICE memo ADVERTISEMENT Alejandro Barranco said his father, who has two other sons who are currently serving as Marines, is "deeply devoted to this country." The veteran said he believes the current immigration system is "broken." 'Cruel and indiscriminate raids are tearing families apart and punishing hard-working people who contribute to our communities every day," Alejandro Barranco said. "My father, like so many others, deserves a fair chance to stay in this country he calls home. The country is better because of people like my dad. It is time our policies reflected that." Damian Dovarganes/AP - PHOTO: Alejandro Barranco conducts an interview as he arrives to check on his father Narciso, who was detained by federal agents, outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, June 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. Narciso Barranco has since been released from custody bond but is "still scared," his son said. "He's still traumatized from everything that happened," Alejandro Barranco said. The Department of Homeland Security said following the arrest that Narciso Barranco tried to evade law enforcement, "swung a weed whacker directly at an agent's face" and resisted commands. ADVERTISEMENT "The agents took appropriate action and followed their training to use the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve the situation in a manner that prioritizes the safety of the public and our officers," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement at the time. A controversial and violent takedown caught on camera shows masked border patrol agents repeatedly punching an undocumented immigrant after he's been detained. The agents claim the father of three marines threatened them with a weed whacker. @TrevorLAult has details. — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) June 24, 2025 Alejandro Barranco said during Tuesday's forum that his father got scared after the masked agents approached him while he was at work. "As he worked, he noticed masked men approaching him, and was quickly surrounded by men who did not identify themselves and never presented any type of warrant," he said. "Terrified, he ran. They chased him through the parking lot and into a crowded street. They pointed guns at him, pepper-sprayed him. They tackled him to the ground and kicked him." MORE: Newlywed Palestinian woman released from ICE custody after months in detention ADVERTISEMENT When asked his thoughts about Marines being sent to assist in immigration operations, Alejandro said he believes many would feel "confused, hurt and just sad about everything that is going on." "I served with a lot of Marines who are of Latino backgrounds and whose parents and family members, some of them are undocumented," he said. When asked by Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif., if he was still loyal to the U.S., the Marine veteran replied, "Yes, of course." "I decided to join the Marine Corps out of the love I have for this country and to bring honor to my family name," Alejandro Barranco said. "When I told my dad I was going to enlist, he cried with pride. He told me to give everything I had, because we should do anything and everything to give back to our country." Narciso Barranco was released from federal custody on July 15 and has an immigration status hearing in August, according to Orange City Council officials.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Zabien Brown
After a memorable debut season in Tuscaloosa, the 2025 campaign is shaping up to be even better for second-year Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Zabien Brown. However, when taking a look back at Brown's debut season first, the now sophomore produced some big moments for the Crimson Tide, with arguably none bigger than a game-sealing interception in the end zone against Georgia. Looking ahead to 2025, can Brown replicate some of those same big moments for the Crimson Tide this fall, while also potentially taking the next step into one of the SEC's top cornerbacks? Here is everything you need to know about Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown entering the 2025 season. Zabien Brown player information Position: Defensive Back Jersey Number: No. 2 Height: 6'0 Weight: 192 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Santa Ana, California High School: Mater Dei Zabien Brown career stats Brown's debut season at the collegiate level a year ago was a memorable one in which he started all 13 games for the Crimson Tide at cornerback as a true freshman. Over that span, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama in which he amassed 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries. Zabien Brown 2024 stats As mentioned previously, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama defensively during his debut season with the Crimson Tide. Brown compiled 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries to earn Freshman All-SEC honors at seasons end. Zabien Brown recruiting ranking Brown came to Alabama as one of the headline names in the Crimson Tide's 2024 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 30 overall player nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 cornerback. Rated as a five-star prospect, Brown committed to Alabama in Jan. 2023, and was also considered the No. 2 overall player in the state of California where he attended national power Mater Dei High School. Zabien Brown 2025 season outlook Entering his sophomore season at Alabama, Brown is likely cemented as a starter at cornerback. Yes, entering the 2025 season, Brown projects to be a starting cornerback from day one for the Crimson Tide, as Alabama's starting duo at the position from a year ago both return in the now sophomore and teammate Domani Jackson. As for Brown in particular, the former five-star could very easily take the next step as a sophomore, with career-high's likely to come statistically tackle-wise in particular, while it might be difficult to top his total of three interceptions as a freshman. Overall, expect another strong season for Brown at cornerback, and for the sophomore to potentially challenge for All-SEC honors at seasons end. Zabien Brown 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 30 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 INT, 8 PD Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: Zabien Brown
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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NKGen Receives FDA Expanded Access Protocol Authorization for Landmark Treatment of Several Neurodegenerative Diseases
Troculeucel, a cryopreserved, autologous enhanced natural killer cell therapy, has demonstrated preliminary clinical benefit without any drug-related adverse events in two Phase I clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease. Company receives expanded access protocol authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for troculeucel granted to treat patients with known diagnoses of multiple neurodegenerative diseases. IND approval allows for up to 20 patients to be enrolled; first patient enrollment is anticipated in Q3 2025. SANTA ANA, Calif., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) ('NKGen' or the 'Company'), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer ('NK') cell therapeutics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Expanded Access Program (EAP) authorization for its IND for an open-label, non-randomized, multi-center intermediate size expanded access protocol for use of troculeucel for neurodegenerative diseases. This includes its use for the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, many of which currently have no effective therapy. While NKGen's ongoing double-blind randomized Phase 2a trial is focused on moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease (NCT06189963), this EAP IND marks the company's exploration into the treatment of other less common neurodegenerative diseases. In addition to earlier stage Alzheimer's Disease (AD), this IND includes the treatment of Parkinson's Disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Corticobasal degeneration (CBD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). This IND approval will allow NKGen to expand and explore the use of troculeucel in up to 20 patients. 'There is a common element of autoimmune neuroinflammation in all of these neurodegenerative diseases due to autoreactive T cells, many in response to either an amyloid, alpha-synuclein, or tau protein deposition,' said Paul Y. Song, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen Biotech. 'As we have demonstrated in two Phase I trials in Alzheimer's Disease, troculeucel, given via a simple IV, appears to cross the blood brain barrier to reduce neuroinflammatory and protein biomarkers in CSF. We believe there is ample scientific and clinical rationale to offer this to patients with other neurodegenerative diseases for which there is no effective therapy and little hope. We will begin enrolling patients as soon as possible, but the speed of enrollment will depend on funding.' About NKGen Biotech NKGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic NK cell therapeutics. NKGen is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA. For more information, please visit About Troculeucel Troculeucel is a novel cell-based, patient specific, ex vivo expanded autologous NK cell immunotherapeutic drug candidate. NKGen is developing troculeucel for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and a broad range of cancers. Troculeucel is the International Nonproprietary Name ('INN') for SNK01 assigned by the World Health Organization ('WHO'). The WHO INN approval of troculeucel establishes a universally recognized nonproprietary drug name for SNK01 and marks a significant step on NKGen's journey toward bringing this therapy to market. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate', 'believe', 'could', 'continue', 'expect', 'estimate', 'may', 'plan', 'outlook', 'future' and 'project' and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company's control, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans and expected timing for developing troculeucel and SNK02, including the expected timing of completing and announcing further results from its ongoing clinical studies; and the Company's expected timing for developing its product candidates and potential benefits of its product candidates. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: the Company's ability to execute its plans and strategies; risks related to performing clinical studies; the risk that initial and interim results of a clinical study do not necessarily predict final results and that one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change as patient enrollment continues, following more comprehensive reviews of the data, and as more patient data become available; potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical studies and the reporting of data therefrom; the risk that studies will not be completed as planned; the risk that the abstract will not be published as planned including delays in timing, format, or accessibility; and NKGen's ability to raise additional funding to complete the development of its product candidates. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the caption 'Risk Factors' and elsewhere in the Company's filings and reports, which may be accessed for free by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at and on the Company's website under the subheading 'Investors—Financial and Filings'. Investors should take such risks into account and should not rely on forward-looking statements when making investment decisions. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law. Internal Contact: Denise Chua, MBA, CLS, MLS (ASCP)SVP, Corporate Affairs949-396-6830dchua@ External Contact: Kevin GardnerManaging DirectorLifeSci Advisors, LLCkgardner@
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Getaway driver runs over security guard after robbery in Santa Ana parking lot
A security guard was seriously injured after a robbery suspect ran him over in a Santa Ana parking lot. The Santa Ana Police Department said the robbery happened outside of the Food 4 Less on Bristol Street. Investigators said a young woman stole two gold chains from an elderly man before jumping into a white Mercedes-Benz SUV. Surveillance footage shows the security guard trying to stop the car in the parking lot. However, the getaway driver did not stop and ran over his leg. Officers said he had to have a few of his toes amputated. The elderly man who was robbed said he believed the woman who stole his jewelry was around 20 years old. He added that he was loading heavy cases of water into his car when the suspect approached him and attempted to help. The victim offered the woman a few dollars, but she refused. Instead, she put a bracelet on his wrist and something else around his neck. Santa Ana police said suspects commonly use this technique to distract victims and unclasp jewelry. The victim stated that he was able to save his gold cross before the woman escaped.
