Marcos Leao
Marcos Leao, 27, is a US Army veteran and an immigrant who became a US citizen through his military service. He was recently in the news after being detained by US Marines while attempting to access a Department of Veterans Affairs office in Los Angeles. Leao crossed a boundary marked by yellow tape to avoid walking around the building and was mistaken for a protester amidst heightened security measures due to anticipated demonstrations. After his release, he described the incident as a misunderstanding and noted that the Marines treated him fairly during the detention process.
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Marcos Leao was detained by marines while he was protecting a federal building in Los Angeles.
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Peru· 2025-10-09
The Marines detained a former Army veteran, Marcos Leao, who became a U.S. citizen after serving in the military.
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United States· 2025-06-16
Marcos Leao was arrested by American marines during protests against Trump after crossing a police line.
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Croatia· 2025-06-15
Marcos Leao was arrested by American marines for crossing a police line during protests against Trump.
Jutarnji list - Prešao je traku i postao prvi civil kojega su uhitili američki marinci u prosvjedima protv Trumpa: 'Zar ćemo ovo tolerirati?'Croatia· 2025-06-15Marcos Leao was detained by U.S. Marines in Los Angeles after crossing a police line.
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Hong Kong· 2025-06-14
Marcos Leao, a 27-year-old veteran, was detained by the Marines while accidentally crossing into a restricted area.
Pușcașii marini au preluat controlul în Los Angeles și au reţinut, în premieră, un civil. Proteste de ziua Armatei şi aniversarea a 79 de ani a lui Donald Trump
Romania· 2025-06-14
Marcos Leao was detained by U.S. Marines after entering a federal property in Los Angeles but was released without charges.
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Mexico· 2025-06-14
Marcos Leao was detained by U.S. Marines while trying to enter a federal property in Los Angeles.
Captan en video detención de Marines a veterano del Ejército en Los Ángeles; el hombre ingresó a propiedad federalMexico· 2025-06-14
Marcos Leao, an immigrant and a US Army veteran, was detained by marines after crossing a restricted area.
US Marines detain first civilian in LA ahead of expected ‘unprecedented’ demonstrations
Australia· 2025-06-14