The victim, an unnamed 63-year-old man from Deming, was forcibly removed from his vehicle and taken to the ground, resulting in him hitting his head on a nearby brick barrier.
New Mexico U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez announced the verdict, revealing that a federal jury took five hours to return guilty verdicts on charges of deprivation of a right and falsification of records. The incident in question highlighted Orrantia's failure to follow training and procedures, leading to the escalation of the situation and subsequent legal action.
Customs and Border Protection officials emphasized Orrantia's deviation from established protocols as the catalyst for the charges filed against him.
A sentencing hearing for Orrantia will be scheduled for a later date.