Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 27, who is serving a prison sentence of 39 to 102 years after being convicted of murdering Ruby Garcia in Michigan in March 2024, files a handwritten lawsuit that names former President Donald Trump. According to reporting, Ortiz-Vite seeks $75 million in damages, demands a public apology, and requests U.S. citizenship as part of the suit. The filings also allege that he experienced humiliation during his trial, including claims that he was portrayed or used as a political talking point. Both outlets describe the lawsuit as raising claims tied to his criminal case and public profile following the conviction. The reports do not provide details about the specific legal claims or evidence to support the requested relief beyond the assertions described in the complaint. The cases’ underlying conviction and sentencing remain in effect as he pursues the civil action. No response from Trump or details of any court proceedings are described in the provided accounts.