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Michael Johnston: “To the jail where we released him from. So we released him…”

Featuring: Michael Johnston, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Denver | Colorado

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Jordan Brings The Receipts To Confront Denver Mayor Over Suspected Gang Member's Release

Published | Video Starts at 02:21

Mr. Congressman, we notified them released there were six ICE agents present when he was released. So they had enough time to respond and to be present. Respond where? To the jail where we released him from. So we released him to. We notified them of the release time when we notify them of Release. They come to the jail facility to pick them up. Why didn't you say? That's not what you said. You said you released him to the streets. (02:21–02:28)

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Asserts that ICE was notified of the release time at the jail.

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