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San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday.

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What happened A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday.

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Left / center-leftSan Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterSan Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 25, 11:09 PM

San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday.

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 25, 11:09 PM

San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

The San Diego Padres says a coaching coordinator in their minor league system is back with his family after being detained by federal immigration officers in Texas

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources

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Aug 25, 11:09 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 25, 11:09 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

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