The Ontario man who reversed his car toward federal officers, prompting one to shoot him, was not attempting to assault an officer as authorities claimed, but was maneuvering so he could drive away from the encounter as the officer ordered, an attorney representing him said Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Carlos Jimenez, 25, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer. He is due to enter a plea in U.S. District Court in Riverside on Nov. 25.

“His intention was, ‘I’m going to follow this officer’s instruction. I am going to get out of there,’” said Greg Jackson, a partner in the Simon Law Group, which is preparing a claim against federal authorities on behalf of Jimenez as a required precursor to a lawsuit. “I think they did not follow proper protocol for a person who is not a threat.”

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