NewsThe Daily WireMay 5, 2026United States
Federal Prosecutor Apologizes for Withholding Murder Warrant Info from Judge
A federal prosecutor admitted to withholding information about an outstanding murder warrant from a judge who subsequently ordered the release of an undocumented immigrant. The judge is now considering contempt charges against federal officials, citing a misleading government press release that labeled her an 'activist judge' for the decision.
Read the full story at The Daily WireWhy It Matters
The incident highlights a breakdown in communication between federal agencies and the judiciary, resulting in the release of an individual wanted for murder and prompting a potential proceeding against federal officials.
Key Facts
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Bolan failed to disclose an outstanding murder warrant from the Dominican Republic to Judge Melissa R. DuBose before she ruled on a habeas petition.
- Judge DuBose granted the release of Bryan Rafael Gomez on 'minimal release conditions' without knowledge of his criminal history in the Dominican Republic.
- The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release titled 'Activist Biden Judge Releases Violent Criminal Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder' following the release.
- Judge DuBose is considering holding federal officials in contempt of court due to the incident and the continued presence of the press release on government websites.
- Bryan Rafael Gomez entered the U.S. illegally near Lukeville, Arizona, in 2022.
- A murder warrant for Gomez was issued in the Dominican Republic on January 24, 2023.
- Gomez was arrested by the Worcester Police Department on April 4, 2026, for assault and battery.
- ICE detainees have filed over 18,000 habeas petitions since President Trump's return to office.
- Kevin Bolan stated he withheld the information based on a belief that ICE prohibited its disclosure.
Who's Mentioned
otherPresident TrumppersonMelissa R. DuBose“U.S. District Court Judge who ordered the release of Bryan Rafael Gomez.”personKevin Bolan“Assistant United States Attorney who failed to disclose the murder warrant.”organizationCoordination of the Courts of Instruction of the National District of Santo Domingo“Dominican Republic court that issued the murder warrant.”otherICEorganizationWorcester Police Department“Local police department that arrested Gomez for assault and battery.”otherDominican RepublicotherCoordination of the Courts of Instruction of the National District of Santo DomingootherBidenotherU.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBosepersonBryan Rafael Gomez“Dominican national and immigration detainee released by a federal judge.”otherAssistant United States Attorney Kevin BolanotherBryan Rafael GomezotherWorcester Police DepartmentpersonDonald Trump“President of the United States.”otherDepartment of Homeland SecurityorganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal department that issued a press release criticizing the judge.”