US Marine Andrew Tahmooressi Must Remain in Mexican Jail for Several Months Diana Guevara and Laura McVicker - NBC News
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Tahmooressi's lawyer, Fernando Benitez explained after the hearing: “We, beyond a reasonable doubt, are convinced that Mr. Tahmooressi’s human rights were trampled under the pretense of following an administrative protocol for a customs procedure.” (Fox News)

A U.S. Marine confined in Mexico since April on weapons charges appeared in federal court in Tijuana on Monday.

In the appearance – his third in the case - Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi's lawyer questioned both agents and members of the Mexican military who detained Tahmooressi for eight hours.

Tahmooressi’s attorney said he believes his client’s rights were repeatedly violated, while prosecutors said they were using proper procedure. They also claim to have proof that Tahmooressi did not stop or ask for help once he crossed the border like he said he did.

The judge did not make a ruling in the case on Monday. The Marine will remain in jail.

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