Explained: FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say an FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, ran a red light, struck a pedestrian and fled the scene on Feb. 3.

indictment

A formal criminal charge issued by a grand jury.

arraignment

A court proceeding where a defendant is formally charged and enters a plea.

acting under color of law

Using authority given by a government position to violate someone's rights.

U.S. District Court

A federal trial court where the indictment was unsealed.

FBI Special Agent

A federal law enforcement officer employed by the FBI; court papers list Reyes as a former one.