Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian J. Counihan, who is handling the case, stated that in April 2015, the defendant, while in custody at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY, attacked and assaulted a detention officer. Ellis was awaiting removal from the United States to Jamaica. The defendant lost his permanent resident status because of New York State narcotics trafficking, robbery, and theft convictions.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, under the direction of Special Agent in Michael Phillips.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Geraci.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
