Birmingham, AL – In a disturbing case, Eberardo Yovany Peralta-Cazales, 34, a native of Mexico, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally re-entering the U.S. after deportation, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
Peralta-Cazales was originally removed from the United States on November 11, 2015. Just over seven years later, he was found in the United States and removed again on September 21, 2023. Less than a year after his second removal, Peralta-Cazales was arrested in Dekalb County, Alabama, for five counts of Rape Second Degree and four counts of Sodomy Second Degree, all involving a 12-year-old girl.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deportation Removal Office (ICE/ERO) was notified of the arrest and Peralta-Cazales was later transferred into federal custody. Homeland Security Investigations investigated the case along with the Dekalb County Sherrif’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara M. Judah prosecuted the case. United States District Judge Corey L. Maze sentenced Peralta-Cazales to 18 months in prison.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the United States to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Peralta-Cazales pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation. His exact criminal charges include five counts of Rape Second Degree and four counts of Sodomy Second Degree, all involving a 12-year-old girl.
This case highlights the need for stricter immigration laws and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes, regardless of their immigration status.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|Immigration
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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