Rep. Jasmine Crockett has defended her slain bodyguard, Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who was killed in a standoff with Dallas police after it emerged that he had been operating under aliases and had an extensive criminal record.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended her slain bodyguard, Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who was killed in a standoff with Dallas police after it emerged he had a criminal past and used aliases to secure security jobs.
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett's bodyguard, Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, was shot dead by Dallas SWAT following a standoff.
- Robinson operated under the alias Mike King and had an extensive criminal record with multiple arrests for theft.
- Crockett claimed her team followed all protocols when hiring him and blamed system loopholes for his ability to circumvent vetting processes.
- Police found 11 weapons in Robinson's possession, including one stolen firearm he brandished during the standoff.
The 39-year-old, known to Crockett as Mike King, died on Wednesday night following a chase with the Dallas Police Department. Robinson was wanted for impersonating an officer, among other charges. He managed to secure security jobs using stolen government license plates and fake uniforms, according to police.
Crockett insisted that her team followed all protocols outlined by the House when hiring Robinson and blamed 'loopholes' in the system for his ability to circumvent vetting processes. She praised his work, stating he never endangered their team and maintained positive relationships within the community. However, authorities revealed that Robinson had used multiple aliases and stolen government license plates to operate his security firm.
Dallas Deputy Police Chief William Griffith claimed that Robinson had run the deception for 'many years.' The fugitive led police into a hospital parking garage before barricading himself inside a vehicle. He was eventually forced out by tear gas and shot when he pulled a gun on officers. Police found 11 weapons in his possession, including one stolen firearm.
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