Faustino Ngay, Resisting Deportation, Louisiana 2017

Alexandria, La. resident Faustino Ngay, 46, of Cazengo, Angola, has been found guilty of refusing to leave the country twice after being ordered to depart. Ngay’s defiance of deportation orders sparked a federal jury to return a guilty verdict on Monday.

According to evidence presented at trial, Ngay hampered U.S. Immigration Enforcement Agents’ attempts to remove him from the country via the Alexandria International Airport on two separate occasions. On November 17, 2015, Ngay verbally and physically resisted agents, preventing him from boarding a commercial flight. A similar scenario played out on December 14, 2015, when Ngay’s outbursts prevented him from boarding another flight due to airline and Transportation Security Administration safety policies.

Ngay’s actions caught the attention of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Enforcement and Removal Operations, who conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dominic A. Rossetti is prosecuting the case.

The guilty verdict comes with consequences. Ngay faces up to four years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine for each of the two counts of failure to depart.

Sentencing has been set for March 16, 2017. The case serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which the federal government views attempts to evade deportation orders.

As the investigation and trial demonstrate, the U.S. government will not hesitate to take action against individuals who refuse to comply with deportation orders. The guilty verdict in Ngay’s case sends a clear message: resisting deportation is a serious offense with serious consequences.

Ngay’s name is now etched in the annals of Louisiana’s federal court as a defendant who refused to leave the country when ordered to do so. The case serves as a cautionary tale for individuals who may be tempted to defy deportation orders in the future.

As the federal government continues to crack down on immigration-related crimes, the Ngay case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of complying with deportation orders. The U.S. government will continue to pursue those who attempt to evade justice, ensuring that the rule of law is upheld in all cases.

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