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Eduardo Aguilera-Gallardo, a 37-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States without authorization in Houston, Texas. Aguilera-Gallardo, who was previously removed from the US in 2025, was found in Houston on April 21, 2025, with no authorization to be in the country. He claimed to have been kidnapped at the Mexican border and forced to return to the US, but the jury rejected this claim. The sentencing took place after a two-day trial in May, where the jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before convicting Aguilera-Gallardo.
The court heard about Aguilera-Gallardo’s use of firearms in his criminal history and his lack of regard for the law. The judge noted that Aguilera-Gallardo’s prior sentences were not enough of a deterrent for his continued criminal conduct. A deportation officer testified that he escorted Aguilera-Gallardo across the international boundary in Laredo to be returned to Mexico, and a fingerprint examiner identified Aguilera-Gallardo as the same person documented in various deportation materials.
The jury’s rejection of Aguilera-Gallardo’s kidnapping claim was likely due to the lack of evidence supporting his story. Neither Aguilera-Gallardo nor his family sought assistance from law enforcement in either country, and he never reported the alleged kidnapping to authorities once in the US. The sentence of 48 months in federal prison will be followed by removal proceedings, marking the end of Aguilera-Gallardo’s latest attempt to remain in the US without authorization.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of illegal reentry into the US and the consequences that follow. Aguilera-Gallardo’s actions demonstrate a disregard for the law and a willingness to use false claims to avoid accountability. The swift conviction and sentencing in this case serve as a warning to those who would attempt to follow in Aguilera-Gallardo’s footsteps.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Public Corruption
- Defendant: Texas
- Location: TX
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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