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Federal judge to hear dispute over Border Patrol testimony in Pete Arredondo criminal case
By Erica Hernandez, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday over whether U.S. Border Patrol agents can be compelled to testify in the upcoming criminal trial of former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo.Arredondo’s defense team is seeking testimony from federal agents who responded to the Robb Elementary Sc...
Key takeaway Arredondo faces 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child in connection with the law enforcement response to the May 24, 2022, shooting at Robb Elementary School, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The upcoming hearing in Del Rio has significant implications for the criminal trial of former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo, which is set to take place in San Antonio next year. Arredondo's defense team is seeking testimony from U.S. Border Patrol agents who responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting, which could potentially impact the outcome of his trial. The fact that Arredondo faces 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child in connection with the law enforcement response to the shooting underscores the gravity of the situation. As the case moves forward, San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how the testimony of federal agents might influence the trial. The hearing also raises questions about the role of federal agencies in supporting or hindering local law enforcement investigations, particularly in high-profile cases like the Robb Elementary School shooting.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday over whether U.S. Border Patrol agents can be compelled to testify in the upcoming criminal trial of former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo.Arredondo’s defense team is seeking testimony from federal agents who responded to the Robb Elementary Sc...
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