US Citizen Sues Federal Government for $25 Million

Carlos Jimenez, a US citizen from Ontario, California, filed a $25 million lawsuit against the federal government alleging excessive force, assault, and malicious prosecution. The suit stems from an October 30, 2025, incident in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Eusebio Ortiz allegedly fired multiple shots into Jimenez's car while he attempted a three-point turn, striking him in the shoulder and back.

Jimenez claims that Federal Bureau of Investigation agents interfered with his medical care and fabricated witness statements to support criminal charges of assault on a federal officer. While the Department of Homeland Security initially described the shooting as defensive, the United States Department of Justice dismissed the criminal charges against Jimenez last week following a diversion agreement.

The lawsuit seeks damages for lost wages and medical expenses, challenging the official account of the shooting and the subsequent legal actions taken by federal agencies.