Charles Exum

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent who shot Marimar Martinez, a kindergarten teacher and U.S. citizen, five times and subsequently bragged about the incident in text messages to friends. Podcasts have discussed this case as an example of controversial law enforcement conduct, including the false characterization of Martinez as a domestic terrorist before charges were dropped against Exum.

Appears On

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell This American Life Diabolical Lies

Episode Appearances

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 13, 2026

Lawrence: When Trump’s poll numbers find new lows, he retreats

“Border Patrol agent who shot kindergarten teacher Miramar Martinez five times, bragging about the incident in texts”

National Guard Deployment on U.S. StreetsICE Enforcement Operations and Civilian DeathsFederal Law Enforcement Accountability

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This American Life · Feb 1, 2026

880: What Is Your Emergency?

“Border Patrol officer who shot Marimar Martinez; bragged about shooting in texts to friends”

Immigration Enforcement Operations and Tactics911 Emergency System Capacity and Protocol GapsFederal Agent Immunity and Accountability

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Diabolical Lies · Jan 25, 2026

ICE is a Public Jobs Program for Losers

“CBP agent who shot Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen schoolteacher; falsely labeled her a domestic terrorist before charges were dropped”

ICE Accountability and OversightPost-9/11 Expansion of Executive PowerUnlawful Detention of U.S. Citizens

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