BRIDGEPORT, CT – Carlos Alberto Deosa-Munera, 57, a citizen of Colombia, is headed back to his home country after receiving a 16-month federal prison sentence for his repeated defiance of U.S. immigration law. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence today, acknowledging Deosa-Munera’s blatant disregard for previous deportations.
Deosa-Munera’s rap sheet isn’t limited to immigration violations. Court documents reveal the defendant was previously convicted of sexual assault in the third degree and served time in a Connecticut state prison. It was while incarcerated that federal immigration officers finally cornered him, reading him his Miranda rights before confirming his Colombian citizenship and a lengthy history of being booted from the United States – four times, to be exact.
According to federal prosecutors, Deosa-Munera, who had been living in Waterbury, Connecticut, admitted to his origins and previous deportations during questioning. This wasn’t a case of mistaken identity or a simple overstay; this was a calculated decision to circumvent the law, knowing full well the consequences. He’s been in federal custody since June 10, 2016, awaiting today’s sentencing.
On October 5, 2016, Deosa-Munera threw in the towel, waiving his right to a grand jury indictment and pleading guilty to one count of illegal reentry. The plea didn’t earn him leniency, however, as Judge Bolden clearly signaled that repeat offenders will face the full weight of the law.
U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly made it clear that protecting the border and enforcing immigration laws are top priorities. “This case demonstrates our commitment to identifying and prosecuting individuals who repeatedly violate our immigration laws,” she stated. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Operations unit conducted the investigation, building the case that led to Deosa-Munera’s conviction.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Chen prosecuted the case. Once Deosa-Munera completes his 16-month sentence, he will be formally removed from the United States and returned to Colombia, presumably for good. This case serves as a stark warning: attempting to illegally reenter the U.S. after deportation carries serious consequences, and the federal government is actively pursuing these cases.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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