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Colombian Citizen Sentenced for Reentry After Deportation
In a shocking case, John Acosta-Bermudez, a 52-year-old Colombian citizen, has been sentenced to 13 months of imprisonment for reentering the United States after having been deported.
Acosta-Bermudez, who has landed immigrant status in Canada, was arrested last March and has been detained without bail since then. His guilty plea to a charge of reentry after deportation led to the sentencing.
According to court papers, immigration officials at the Route 5 Port-of-Entry in Derby Line observed a black vehicle enter the United States in mid-morning on March 29, 2014. The car did not stop at the port for inspection, but instead headed south on Interstate 91. A Border Patrol agent followed and stopped the car on the highway. Acosta-Bermudez was driving and an undocumented alien was the passenger.
Acosta-Bermudez has twice been deported from the United States following a New York robbery conviction and a federal passport fraud conviction. As a deportee, Acosta-Bermudez cannot return to the United States without the advance permission of the Attorney General.
Acosta-Bermudez is represented by Mark Kaplan. The prosecutor is Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples, who stated that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to others who would consider reentering the country after deportation.
The case highlights the importance of immigration laws and the consequences of violating them. It also serves as a reminder that the United States will not tolerate individuals who disregard the law and put the safety of its citizens at risk.
Acosta-Bermudez’s sentence will be served at a federal prison. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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