That’s not the momentum we want heading into a busy spring in the
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Dear Friend, 

New Mexico is making a name for itself, but not in a way you’d
expect.

This year, in addition to the politically motivated prosecution of
Officer Brad Lunsford, there is yet _another _New Mexico police
officer being wrongfully charged and this time it’s for
_FIRST-DEGREE_ _MURDER_.

An anti-police pattern is clearly emerging and corrupting New
Mexico’s justice system.

A dangerous pattern that will quickly lead to less policing and an
increase in violence and crime in communities.

WHICH IS WHY I NEED TO ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT TODAY.
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Let me introduce you to Deputy Jacob Diaz, his fiancée (who is also a
deputy), and their 3-year-old son in the picture I’ve sent you.

Jacob is a three-year veteran of the Otero County Sheriff’s Office,
and he grew up in a law enforcement family proudly serving their
community.

Now, he faces life in prison for doing his duty and following his
training.

This charge is shocking, and even ridiculous once you know the facts.

In June 2024, Deputy Jacob Diaz responded to a late-night report of a
young man walking in an intoxicated manner along the median of a busy
highway.

When Diaz arrived on the scene, the individual repeatedly ignored his
instructions to stay back and show his hands.

Instead, the young man quickly walked towards the deputy and drew out
what appeared to be a firearm raising it shoulder high. In response,
Deputy Diaz followed his training and fired his weapon.

Even after falling to the ground, the individual continued to ignore
the officer’s order to remain still and started moving towards the
perceived firearm.

Once again, following his training and fearing for his life, Deputy
Diaz discharged his firearm and the individual was killed.

An administrative investigation on behalf of the New Mexico State
Police was completed and submitted – FINDING DEPUTY DIAZ HAD
FOLLOWED HIS TRAINING AND HAD SUFFICIENT CAUSE to stop the young man
and defend himself after the perceived threat to his life.

And because the investigation cleared him, Jacob was reinstated as an
officer on the force.

_BUT OUT OF THE BLUE, AN ANTI-POLICE PROSECUTOR CHARGED DEPUTY DIAZ
WITH FIRST-DEGREE MURDER._

You can imagine the absolute shock Jacob and his fiancée had when
receiving the news. 

After four months of being cleared of any fault and being back on the
force, if convicted, he faces life in prison.

Tearing a 3-year-old little boy away from his father for the rest of
his life.

That’s something no child should have to endure.

But this isn’t the first time a good officer in New Mexico has been
targeted with a false charge. You will remember Soros-funded Attorney
General Jose Garza is trying to lock up Officer Brad Lunsford under
phony charges of manslaughter.

These politically motivated attacks against our men and women in blue
must stop.

That’s why the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF) has
committed to supporting Deputy Diaz in his fight for justice.

AS A FAITHFUL SUPPORTER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CAN I COUNT ON YOU TO
RENEW YOUR SUPPORT AND STAND WITH DEPUTY JACOB DIAZ?
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Your donation of $35 or more will help provide:

* Expert witnesses on use of force
* The best attorneys available
* And cover any other court expenses Deputy Diaz will be faced with

Because without your support, even if Jacob wins his trial, he and his
loved ones will be left with astronomical court fees and crippling
debt.

Everyday our officers put their lives on the line when they go out to
protect our streets, just like Deputy Diaz did that night in June. 

And if we don’t support them, what will happen to our communities?

We already know exactly what will happen – just look at the current
state of L.A.

Our country is once again being faced with a decision – will we be a
nation of law and order or a nation of lawlessness and disorder.

I pray that you continue to stand by our nation’s values and those
who defend them.

Sincerely,

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President, Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund

DONATE
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_More such officers who sacrifice so much for will face similar fates
unless we speak out and stand up for the brave men and women in blue.
The next time you see a police officer in your community, please thank
them for their service. To read more about our mission or the other
Law Enforcement officers we're defending, please visit www.leldf.org.
And remember - Blue Lives Matter!_

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