ALEXANDRIA, La. — Faustino Ngay, a 46-year-old citizen of Angola, has been sentenced to six months in prison for twice resisting deportation orders. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell after Ngay was found guilty on two counts of failure to depart following a one-day trial that concluded on November 29, 2016.
Ngay’s defiance came during two attempts by U.S. Immigration Enforcement Agents to remove him from the country via commercial flights at the Alexandria International Airport. On November 17, 2015, Ngay physically and verbally resisted agents’ efforts to board him onto a plane. His actions on December 14, 2015, led to similar resistance that prevented him from boarding another flight due to airline and Transportation Security Administration safety protocols.
The investigation into Ngay’s crimes was conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Enforcement and Removal Operations, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Dominic Rossetti leading the prosecution.
Ngay’s repeated attempts to remain in the United States despite lawful orders to leave underscore the severity of immigration violations that can carry significant penalties. His case serves as a reminder of the rigorous enforcement measures taken by U.S. authorities to maintain compliance with immigration laws.
Despite Ngay’s efforts to stay, his sentence now mandates his removal from the country. The legal system has spoken, and Ngay will serve out his six-month term before being returned to Angola.
This case highlights the importance of respecting U.S. deportation orders, as failure to do so can result in serious consequences, including prison time for those who resist removal.
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- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
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