President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI, but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the . Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s IS program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Spurs showed their best and worst sides under Ange Postecoglou as Chelsea displayed why Enzo Maresca should be ignored when it comes to this title race. 1) It felt like the perfect weekend for Liverpool. That increasingly more frequent combination of Arsenal and Manchester City simultaneously dropping points, with the Reds themselves avoiding the prosect of facing set-piece’s Sean Dyche’s Everton in the middle of an actual literal storm, only strengthened their unlikely position at the summit of the Premier League table. Yet with each game, the speck in the rear-view mirror becomes bigger, louder and more of an impending, ominous obstacle. Enzo Maresca can, will and should continue to dismiss the title credentials of this Chelsea team; everyone else may assess them impartially while running out of excuses as to why they can’t go all the way. This remains a flawed team but rarely have strengths been so thoroughly outweighed by weaknesses. Chelsea have momentum behind them and the players are making no attempt to disguise their growing belief that they can challenge. Liverpool will not be foolish to overlook currently their strongest competitors . 2) This was not the first time a December game involving Chelsea felt like a proper watershed moment in terms of title-challenging accreditation. When Leicester beat the Blues at the King Power Stadium nine years ago something shifted : they were finally being perceived more widely as actual contenders rather than a team simply riding an inexplicable wave which would not last the distance. The accepted wisdom that they could not possibly compete for the title based on preconceptions of how those teams are built and what they should look like had been countered enough times to be rendered entirely moot, with that the statement victory. There was a similar vibe to this, down to the beleaguered Big Six manager being edged closer to an inevitable exit. Jose Mourinho lasted three more days in the post and while Ange Postecoglou should beat that, it does not feel as though he can change the ultimate destination. This was his Tottenham in a microcosm: a pulsating, energetic, brilliant start; a team defined by purpose and drive; stupid mistakes; an inability to address clear issues highlighted by a more coherent side. Spurs tend to flit maddeningly between the first and last two of those four key facets with each game but rarely within them. Pulling it all together in one remarkable mess of ideas was at least refreshing, even if it did add even more to the sense that Postecoglou’s race is run. When the clear positives of his work cannot even last the full 90 minutes now, it is unavoidably worth asking what the point of it all is. 3) But those fleeting positives might still be just intoxicating enough to sustain a failing experiment. Spurs were relentless in the first 15 minutes. Benoit Badiashile and Robert Sanchez were both forced into atrocious decisions on the ball and two Marc Cucurella slips were punished remorselessly to establish a comprehensive lead – the earliest Chelsea have trailed by two goals in the Premier League since 1996. It seems simplistic to draw a correlation between Cristian Romero’s enforced substitution and Chelsea finding their feet as the issues which undermined that excellence from the first whistle are fundamental. When this team clicks it is close to unstoppable and temporarily erases the inevitable lapses into comical incompetence from memory – until Romero injures himself trying an elaborate and needless turn in his own area as a crushing reminder. 4) No team has lost more Premier League games in which they have been at least two goals ahead than Tottenham. It is a perfect statistic, a revelation which confirms suspicions yet still surprises. It was the second time this season Spurs have lost having been two goals ahead . And Postecoglou’s quotes before the first instance remain painfully relevant as a blurb to his reign. Asked how he planned to keep things “controlled” against Brighton in October he replied: “We don’t. Let’s keep it open. That way we entertain everyone and hopefully get the result we want.” If that is the perennial message from the manager it explains an awful lot of Tottenham’s problems. Postecoglou even said after this game “we were really in control” but he cannot possibly hold that opinion with any form of sincerity when discussing events beyond the opening quarter of an hour or so, after which Chelsea dictated everything. Spurs changed nothing from a plan which might not even have delivered two goals had Cucurella been wearing appropriate footwear from kick-off. Chelsea adapted and overcame. The difference was stark. 5) Cole Palmer will be credited with the starring role in this comeback but everything Chelsea built was on foundations laid by Jadon Sancho. His goal was excellent, a wonderful run and sublime finish punishing Tottenham’s indecisiveness. Then Sancho also played the final pass for both penalties while being involved in the build-up for Enzo Fernandez’s strike. He was every bit as crucial in turning things around as Palmer; determination to prove people wrong can be a powerful thing. READ MORE : Manchester United see ‘true colours’ of Jadon Sancho in pathetic latest development 6) It might have been for nought without Maresca’s half-time change, with the impressive Romeo Lavia making way for Malo Gusto, Caicedo moving from right-back to a more familiar midfield position and Badiashile swapping sides with Levi Colwill. That helped settle the particularly poor Badiashile, whose errors were perhaps Tottenham’s biggest weapon as Dominic Solanke approached their personal battle with relish. The centre-half was considerably less noticeable in the second half, which represented a substantial improvement. Chelsea’s search for a successful formula without the injured Wesley Fofana has at least identified that Badiashile as the right-sided centre-half is not a viable option. 7) Tottenham’s initial response to the Sancho goal was solid enough. Solanke and Heung-min Son both found openings and Pape Matar Sarr hit the crossbar from a corner. But that marked the end of this being any sort of even, chaotic, back-and-forth basketball game. Up until the 35th minute, both teams had five shots each. From the 36th minute to the 67th, Chelsea had eight unanswered shots, equalised and were dominant with only one result likely if nothing changed. When Postecoglou did finally recognise Chelsea were exploiting problems in his setup it was already too late; his first alteration not forced by injury was a triple substitution six minutes after the visitors took a lead they would not surrender. It had been coming for at least half an hour. 8) Even just looking at Tottenham’s starting line-up exposed some uncomfortable truths about Postecolgou; that was a selection by a manager desperate to save himself. Romero and Micky van de Ven both being rushed back from injury resulted in the pair being taken off, the latter after obviously aggravating the hamstring problem which had sidelinded him for the last seven games. Pedro Porro continued his recent downward trend but was picked again as Djed Spence remains ignored on the periphery. Poor in-game management only compounded issues which were obvious once the teamsheets were published. 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The Chelsea forward was heading towards the corner flag with precious little support, yet the Spurs midfielder barrelled into the back of him in the area with a forearm in the back. Both moments were breathtakingly stupid. 10) Perhaps Chelsea benefited from a contrast which made much of their play seem more intelligent and coherent. Bissouma and Sarr were foolish but Caicedo and Palmer were clever in buying those penalties. Then came Fernandez’s goal to make it 3-2, the celebration to which was innocuous yet admirable. For all the talk of Nicolas Jackson’s immaturity and proneness to avoidable yellow cards, the way he prevented the captain from removing his shirt was genuinely praiseworthy. It was one small moment but proof that a player can learn lessons if they are willing. Spurs as a whole seem too naive to bother. 11) That capped another excellent Fernandez performance as his development in this team continues apace; Maresca seems to have figured out his prime role. Everything just seems smoother from the Argentinean, as summed up by that point in the second half when he collected a Cucurella throw, evaded three Spurs players and exchanged passes with Sancho to relieve the pressure. 12) Five minutes before the Fernandez goal, Son should have put Spurs back ahead. It was wonderful awareness to latch onto a pass intended for the offside Destiny Udogie as Chelsea players temporarily stopped in anticipation of the linesman’s flag – Pedro Neto was particularly guilty of some always-play-to-the-whistle nonsense – but Son’s finish was atrocious, especially with Timo Werner providing support and an easy chance to square it. Son was far from his best once more, proving effective from set-pieces but poor in open play outside of some neat interchanges with Solanke. The regression in his finishing has been sharp and when his goal finally did come, it was too late. 13) The sense that Spurs deliberately lack control was not helped by their only player comfortable in possession and happy to take their time on the ball spending all but the last 15 minutes on the bench. James Maddison set up the Son goal by being patient and delaying that final pass until the perfect moment from a short corner routine. The Spurs midfield was designed to thrive in the press but after the opening exchanges their limitations in possession became a massive problem which was not rectified until the end. 14) Spurs have not spent an insubstantial amount of money building this squad but the difference between loophole-exploiting unlimited funds and their more modest budgets was clear. Every member of Postecoglou’s side seems either tired, injured or both. Maddison was the only properly starting XI-quality substitute brought on and the lack of forward alternatives is particularly alarming. As good as Solanke is, Spurs really could do with something different and more direct at times. Chelsea were able to replace Jackson with Christopher Nkunku, Palmer with Joao Felix and Neto with Noni Madueke. Werner’s cameo for an injured Brennan Johnson was not especially inspiring. 15) Cucurella did fairly well to recover after those early mistakes, but far more important was Peter Drury’s excellent “like Cinderella, Cucurella is looking for a slipper that fits” line. It really is just a shame that it’s now impossible to listen to his commentary without immediately hearing him say ‘Mo SALAH’. 16) What a hilariously sad top of the bottom half of the Premier League table that now is. 11. Tottenham, 12. Newcastle, 13. Manchester United is a brilliant mess of hubris, expensive mismanagement and delusions of grandeur , while 13. Manchester United, 14. West Ham, 15. Everton reads like a support group for teams who can live neither with nor without David Moyes. Make the most of it while you can because Spurs will only slide further down: Southampton, bottom and winless in five, have an appointment with Dr. Tottenham next weekend, after which Liverpool visit North London in a harbinger of Andre Villas-Boas-shaped doom for Postecoglou. The end is nigh.

Nvidia Blackwell Supplier Vishay Intertechnology Likey To See Upside Courtesy Of AI Frenzy: AnalystMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Jacobi Wood had 23 points in Murray State's 73-53 victory against Southeast Missouri State on Sunday night. Wood also added nine rebounds for the Racers (6-2, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Nick Ellington added 15 points while going 6 of 8 and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had eight rebounds and three steals. Terence Harcum had 12 points and shot 4 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. Brendan Terry led the Redhawks (3-6) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds. Southeast Missouri State also got 12 points from Tedrick Washington Jr.. Rob Martin finished with eight points and five assists. Murray State got a team-high eight points across the first half from Ellington, but it was only enough to head to the locker room with the score tied at the half 33-33. Wood scored 20 points in the second half to help lead the way as Murray State went on to secure a victory, outscoring Southeast Missouri State by 20 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .By Chibuike Oguh and Medha Singh NEW YORK (Reuters) -An index of global stock markets edged higher in choppy trading on Thursday as investors digested lackluster revenue forecasts from artificial-intelligence chipmaker Nvidia and bitcoin approached the $100,000 milestone. Shares of Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and a major contributor to the gains this year in the benchmark S&P 500, hit a record high early in the session but retreated to end up 0.53%. The chipmaker forecast its slowest revenue growth in seven quarters. “(Nvidia’s) results are still good but I think the disappointment came from maybe not quite as much of an upward guide on the Q4 number for the top line,” said Garrett Melson, portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers in Boston. On Wall Street, the three main indexes finished higher in a choppy session led by gains in utilities, financials, consumer staples and industrials. Communication services stocks were the biggest drag, driven by losses in Alphabet, which ended down about 6%. U.S. prosecutors argued on Wednesday that Alphabet must divest its popular Chrome browser to end Google’s search monopoly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.06% to 43,870.35, the S&P 500 rose 0.53% to 5,948.71 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to 18,972.42. MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe was up 0.38% to 851.05 after losing ground early in the session. European shares were up 0.41%, buoyed by a rally in energy and technology stocks. “The market seems to be looking for a narrative right now and is in a little bit of a void for any news that can shape the direction of things,” Melson added. Bitcoin soared and is closing in on the $100,000 milestone. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has gained more than 40% since Donald Trump won the Nov. 5 election, driven by expectations that his administration will be crypto-friendly. It gained 3.75% to $98,005.00. Ethereum rose 8.77% to $3,350.80. Markets are also eyeing Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, who will play a key role in implementing his agenda of tariffs, tax cuts and deregulation. The dollar rose in choppy trading as investors assessed declining weekly jobless claims, suggesting labor-market strength, and comments from two Federal Reserve governors on the path of interest rates. 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(Reuters) - Reddit has resolved a problem with its website, the social media company said on Thursday, after an outage impacted thousands of users for about an hour. The outage began around 10 a.m. ET and affected more than 70,000 users in the United States at its peak, according to Downdetector.com, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users. "An update we made caused some instability. We reverted and are seeing Reddit ramp back up," the company said in an emailed response, a day after announcing it had fixed a software bug that was preventing tens of thousands of people from accessing the platform. Reddit's status page confirmed the latest issue that affected its website at 10:51 a.m. ET. Co-founded by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian in 2005, Reddit is a platform where users share links and participate in discussions within interest-based communities called subreddits. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta and Devika Syamnath)In recent years, we've noticed many retailers kicking off their ' Boxing Day' sales earlier than ever. One such brand, renowned for its iconic footwear, has launched its discounted range, offering up to 40% off. The Dr Martens sale was initially launched only for those subscribed to the brand's newsletter for 'early access', but is now available to all. This pre-Christmas treat includes a wide variety of styles, from the classic 1460 boots and loafers to accessories like bags and even insoles, all massively reduced. The Dr Martens sale runs until January 27 at 5pm, giving you plenty of time to browse. However, we anticipate that many styles will sell out quickly, so it's best to be proactive and secure your favourite design before it's gone. READ MORE: Zara Tindall’s go-to burgundy handbag is still available to shop after she wore it on Christmas Day READ MORE: The 18 best Boxing Day sales to shop including Dyson, Apple, Adidas and PlayStation For instance, you can snag a pair of the 1460 Pascal Fleece Lined Leather Boots - perfect for the colder weather - for £133, down from £190, saving you a hefty £57. These shoes, available in a gorgeous chocolate brown or black, are still in stock in sizes 3 - 13 and feature a welted slip-resistant WinterGrip outsole. Naturally, they're finished with the iconic yellow stitching and branded heel tab, but these 1460 style boots also boast a fleece lining for added warmth . The shoes are water-resistant and feature an oiled finish that adds a touch of character. Customers who have bagged these beauties claim they require no breaking in period, dubbing them as 'the best [I've] ever had'. Fancy a fur-lined boot for extra snugness? The 1460 Serenas are currently discounted by 30%, now priced at £126 instead of £180. Sporting a tan finish, these popular 8-eye boots are lined with WarmWair faux fur in a contrasting cream. There's also a Chelsea boot version available for £126 here, exuding equal elegance. Alternatively, if you're not fussed about the lining, grab these 1460 Vonda Mono boots , reduced from £180 to £126, which maintain the same 8-eye lacing, mustard yellow stitching and 1460 style, but the shoes are adorned with a beautiful embroidered flower design that gives them a unique flair. Still available in all sizes - 3-9 - get them here . If you're in the market for some Oxford shoes, Dr Martens' 1461 patent leather shoes might just be what you're looking for. They've been reduced to £98 from their original price of £140. While there are still sizes available in white, there's a wider range of sizes in stock for the bold and shiny black patent pair. You can grab them here. Not keen on the patent style? The 1461 Carrara Leather Oxford Shoes are available for £69 - that's a 50% saving from its usual £139. Still in stock in sizes 6 to 13 (with only 6.5 out of stock), these shoes are made from veg tan leather and feature a traditional bouncing air sole, making them super comfortable. They've received praise for being 'durable, sturdy and beautiful to look at', which is always a plus - although be warned, some people have noted the shoes rubbing a little, so it's best to break them in before wearing them for extended periods. As a massive DMs fan myself, I've had my eye on a pair of Jorge II mules for the entire year to add to my collection and am thrilled that a selection of colours are discounted - it's a sign that I need to get some. For instance, the Hair-on Slingback Mules in a bold zebra print are down to £84 from £140, while the olive and tan Nubuck Leather Slingback shades are currently £78 instead of £130. Easy, comfy and pretty cool, these mules are incredibly versatile with two adjustable straps and the ability to wear the shoes with the ankle strap placed forward (to wear like a slider) or around the ankle for stability. Shoppers are raving about a particular shoe, with one fan gushing: "Absolutely obsessed with these. They're comfortable straight out the box! I'm usually a 6.5 or 7 in shoes but I'm a 6 in Dr martens unisex styles. I'm a 6.5 in womens docs. I love how versatile these mules are. Currently styling them with wool socks!" However, it's worth noting that some found the sizing a bit generous. If you're looking to get ahead of the summer season, the brand's popular Blaire Tumbled Nubuck Leather Sandals are currently discounted by 30%, now priced at £77 instead of £110. Available in muted olive, tan and black, these chunky sandals are not only flattering but also comfortable. Crafted from soft tumbled nubuck leather, they feature adjustable branded buckles and are set on a lightweight Zebrilus sole. The brand has also slashed prices on several accessories, including its Kiev Leather Box Laptop Backpack , now £126 (down from £180). Made from durable DM-standard leather, this spacious backpack is perfect for carrying everything from your laptop to your water bottle. Also on sale is the brand's mini 5-inch smooth leather satchel bag , now available for £42, which certainly 'packs a punch'. The product description reveals: "Built from a combination of Kiev and smooth leather and featuring Dr. Martens lettering and webbing inspired by our classic AirWair heel loop, the bag is fitted with adjustable dual straps including a chain for a secure fit." Bargain hunters can also snatch up some colourful laces in the sale to add a pop of colour to existing boots for £1.50. Check out Dr Martens' amazing end of year sale here . Dr Martens isn't the only hotspot for shoe savings; Schuh's sale is also happening now with discounts of up to 60% off on brands like Converse, Crocs, and beyond. Debenhams is another go-to spot for deals, currently showcasing a selection of shoes on offer, reports Wales Online .Melania Trump announces first big hire for second stint as first lady

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Española police dropped a criminal charge against a school board member in recent weeks, acknowledging the agency hadn't established probable cause for the allegation. Española school board member Ruben Archuleta said the petty misdemeanor he faced — accusing him of making a false report of a crime — was " political " shortly after it was filed. Española police Detective Dwayne Epling dismissed the case with prejudice in a recent court filing, meaning it cannot be refiled. Epling wrote "there is insufficient evidence to prosecute" Archuleta. Epling filed the charge in late September, alleging Archuleta lied when he told police another man had threatened him after a school board meeting in June. "We’re glad that Ruben is able to move on from this charge, and continue serving the school board and the people of Española," Archuleta's attorney, Ramón Soto, said in an interview Monday. "We're happy that Officer Epling did the right thing and dismissed this charge." Archuleta, 51, serves as vice president of the board for Española Public Schools and as a member of the Northern New Mexico College Board of Regents. After a school board meeting in early June, Archuleta told police a man identified as Lucas Montoya had followed him out of the school building and into the parking lot and said, "You can run, but you can't hide" and "I'm going to get you." Epling initially filed an assault charge against Montoya, but then dismissed that charge and filed a false report count against Archuleta. The detective wrote in a statement of probable cause Montoya's wife had shown Epling and Española police Chief Mizel Garcia surveillance footage from the June 6 school board meeting. "In viewing the surveillance video from the school board meeting, I, along with Chief Garcia, determined that at NO time was there any type of assault that took place from Lucas Montoya toward Ruben Archuleta or his wife,” Epling wrote. Archuleta, however, provided video footage showing a man he said was Montoya had followed him to the parking lot after the meeting. In a response to the charge, Soto wrote Archuleta reported "conduct that did actually happen and what he knew to be true," that he was a public official and had been intimidated by Montoya. "Officer Epling, in fact does not contradict Mr. Archuleta's testimony," Soto wrote. "Rather he states that it is his opinion that the video shown to him by a biased party, the Montoyas, did not demonstrate an assault." "Officer Epling's failure to know the laws he is supposed to enforce is not Mr. Archuleta's criminal conduct," the attorney added. Neither Chief Garcia nor Epling returned calls Monday seeking comment on the case.