Family of Boulder Fire Attack Suspect Released from ICE Custody
The wife and five children of the man accused of a terror attack on Boulder's Pearl Street mall were released from immigration custody following a judicial order
The wife and five children of the man charged with carrying out a terror attack on Boulder's Pearl Street mall last year have been released from immigration custody. Their attorney confirmed the release in a social media post on Thursday, stating that the family was freed following a judge's order. The family had been held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement prior to the judicial intervention. The attorney's social media post provided the first public confirmation that the wife and children are no longer in federal detention.[1][2]
The suspect in the case faces charges stemming from a fire attack at the Pearl Street mall, a prominent outdoor shopping area in Boulder. While the legal proceedings against the suspect continue, the release of his family members marks a shift in the immigration status of his dependents. The suspect was charged following the incident that occurred last year, which has been characterized as a terror attack. The judicial order that prompted the release of the wife and five children was not detailed in the initial reports, which noted that the family had been held by immigration authorities prior to the judge's decision.[1][2]
