Jury Convicts Honduran National For Illegal Reentry To The United States After Deportation

Jury Convicts Honduran National For Illegal Reentry To The United States After Deportation

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys on Oct. 2, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

Orlando, FL - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that a federal jury today found Fredy David Ramos (44, Orlando) guilty of illegal reentry to the United States after deportation. Ramos faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2019.

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, as well as other court documents, Ramos was deported to Honduras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2011. Ramos subsequently illegally reentered the United States on an unknown date. On Oct. 27, 2018, Ramos was arrested and convicted for possession of cocaine and a firearm in Orlando. After his state criminal proceeding concluded, ICE arrested Ramos for his illegal reentry into the United States.

“This case highlights ICE’s commitment to targeting criminals and threats to public safety as we enforce our nation’s immigration laws," said Miami Field Office Director Michael W. Meade.

This case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). It is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Brandon Bayliss.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys

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