Marlon Damian White, a Jamaican citizen last residing in Hartford, was sentenced on Mar. 10 to six months in prison for making a false statement in a U.S. passport application, according to United States Attorney David X. Sullivan for the District of Connecticut.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address identity fraud and enforce immigration laws. White's sentencing is part of Operation Take Back America, an initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration and related crimes.
Court documents show that White was admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 1995 but later lost his status following convictions for assault and narcotics distribution. After serving time and being deported to Jamaica in February 2006, White returned to the U.S. On May 6, 2024, he applied for a U.S. passport using false information and counterfeit documents claiming California birth and residency.
White has been detained since his arrest on October 9, 2025, and pleaded guilty on December 15. He will be removed to Jamaica after completing his prison sentence.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Chen prosecuting the case.
