MARIO FUENTES-VELASQUEZ, a 29-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced for his role in an immigration offense. Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Fuentes-Velasquez was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to a one-count Indictment charging him with illegal entry of a removed alien.
U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon handed down the sentence, which includes time served of seven months, one year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee. Fuentes-Velasquez will be surrendered to the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for removal proceedings.
According to court documents, Fuentes-Velasquez was found in the United States on September 7, 2016, after having been officially deported and removed on August 29, 2013. He had not received permission from the Attorney General of the United States or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to reenter.
The investigation was led by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, and Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised their work in bringing Fuentes-Velasquez to justice. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri was in charge of the prosecution.
Fuentes-Velasquez’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of immigration offenses. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency are committed to enforcing immigration laws and protecting national security.
The case against Fuentes-Velasquez highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting immigration crimes. The successful prosecution of Fuentes-Velasquez demonstrates the effectiveness of this cooperation and the dedication of law enforcement agencies to upholding the law.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Evans emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws and protecting national security. The sentence handed down to Fuentes-Velasquez reflects the seriousness with which the Department of Justice views immigration offenses and its commitment to holding offenders accountable.
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- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
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