AP Corrects Story on Minnesota Man's Arrest

Kyle Wagner charged with cyberstalking, not threatening to kill ICE agents

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Associated Press has issued a correction to a story published on February 5, 2026, about the arrest of Kyle Wagner in Minneapolis. The original report incorrectly stated that Wagner was charged with threatening to kill ICE agents, when in fact he was charged with cyberstalking and interstate communications violations. The AP also erroneously referred to Wagner as Weber in one reference.

Why it matters

Accurate reporting is crucial, especially on sensitive topics like immigration enforcement. This correction helps ensure the public has the correct information about the specific charges against Kyle Wagner.

The details

The original AP story, published on February 5, 2026, incorrectly reported that Kyle Wagner was charged with threatening to kill ICE agents. The updated information clarifies that Wagner was actually charged with cyberstalking and interstate communications violations, not threats against federal immigration officials.

  • The original story was published on February 5, 2026.
  • The correction was issued on February 10, 2026.

The players

Kyle Wagner

A Minnesota man who was arrested and charged with cyberstalking and interstate communications violations, not threats against ICE agents as was initially reported.

The Associated Press

The news organization that published the original incorrect story and has now issued a correction.

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The takeaway

This correction highlights the importance of verifying facts and issuing prompt updates when errors are made in news reporting, in order to maintain public trust and provide accurate information.