Prosecutor testifies that human smuggling charge against Abrego Garcia was not ‘vindictive’

NASHVILLE — The lead federal prosecutor in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia took on an unusual role Thursday: Seated on the witness stand, Rob McGuire defended the federal government against allegations it was vindictively prosecuting a man whose high-profile fight against wrongful deportation embarrassed the Trump administration. For more than two hours, McGuire […]