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Dear Friend,
Officer James Brennand was dragged by a car as a suspect tried to flee. He fired his weapon to stop the threat, as any trained officer would. Now he’s facing aggravated assault charges that could put him in prison for life.
Stand with James today! His freedom and his family’s future are on the line.
The night before the shooting, James had pulled over a BMW that suddenly sped off. He ran the plates—they didn’t match the car. He reasonably believed it could be stolen.
The next night, James saw the same BMW outside a McDonald’s. He called for backup, but knowing the driver had already fled once, he approached to stop him from running again.
James opened the door and ordered the driver to get out. Instead, the suspect threw the car in reverse. James was struck and dragged as the driver tried to escape. In that split second, James fired into the vehicle, fighting for his life.
The suspect survived. The passenger walked away unharmed. But now James — a decorated Army veteran and dedicated police officer — is the one facing criminal charges.
The DA has indicted him for aggravated assault by a public servant and deadly conduct. If convicted, James could spend decades, even life, in prison.
He served his country overseas. He served his city on the streets of San Antonio. But instead of gratitude, he is being sacrificed for politics.
Help cover James’s defense today — don’t let the radicals destroy him.
James is also a fiancé and a father. His young son would grow up without a dad if the DA gets his way. His fiancée — who should be planning a wedding next spring — could be left to face the rest of her life without the future she and James were supposed to share.
This case is about more than one man. It’s about whether America will allow political agendas to destroy those who protect us. If James falls, every officer in this country will know that defending themselves could mean prison time.
The trial is just weeks away. James cannot go into that courtroom alone. His family is already under unbearable strain. Legal fees are crushing them, and he cannot work while he waits for trial.
Rush your support now — time is running out.
Please, stand with James before it’s too late. Help us show prosecutors that the American people will not sit by while our officers are made into political pawns.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
P.S. James’s trial will move quickly once it begins.
Please give today before it’s too late.
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