Three Mexican nationals, Ezequiel Andres-Antonio, 42, Edward Nunez, 45, and Martin Reyes-Hernandez, 37, have been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported, according to a recent sentencing in federal court in Raleigh, North Carolina.
At the time of the charge and sentencing, each of the individuals had been previously convicted of multiple criminal offenses.
Ezequiel Andres-Antonio, 42, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for reentering the U.S. without permission following a prior removal after an aggravated felony conviction for possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine. On March 14, 2025, Andres-Antonio pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S. after removal.
Edward Nunez, 45, was sentenced to 19 months in prison for reentering the U.S. after having been removed three times after multiple felony convictions, including conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and illegal reentry, as well as recent convictions for possession of cocaine and possession of methamphetamine. On February 3, 2025, Nunez pled guilty to the illegal reentry charge.
Martin Reyes-Hernandez, 37, was sentenced to 13 months in prison for returning to the U.S. after being removed five times following convictions for larceny-related offenses and a recent conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. On April 4, 2025, Reyes-Hernandez pled guilty to illegal reentry.
The cases were investigated by ICE and prosecuted by the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Defendant:
Ezequiel Andres-Antonio
Exact criminal charges:
Reentry after deportation
City and state:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Exact date:
March 14, 2025, and March 2025
Sentence or outcome:
12 months in prison
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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