Broadview police probe alleged pepper‑ball fired at reporter
Broadview, Illinois police are investigating CBS reporter Asal Rezaei’s allegation that a masked ICE agent fired a pepper‑ball at her car outside the Broadview ICE facility in late September, causing her to vomit for hours; she says no protest was underway at the time. The inquiry follows a string of force‑related incidents at the site, including a pastor struck in the head by a pepper‑ball and a separate ICE-involved shooting under state scrutiny.
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📌 Key Facts
- Broadview Police confirmed an active investigation into the reporter’s complaint.
- Reporter Asal Rezaei alleges a masked ICE agent fired a pepper‑ball at her vehicle, causing illness; she says there was no protest at the time.
- The incident comes amid broader allegations of escalated tactics around the Broadview ICE facility, including another pepper‑ball injury and a controversial shooting.
📚 Contextual Background
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the federal agency responsible for apprehending and detaining people suspected of being undocumented immigrants in the United States.