Brazilian Citizen Sentenced in Massachusetts for Unlawful Reentry
BOSTON – A Brazilian citizen, Guilherme Pereira, was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts.
Pereira, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to time served (approximately six weeks) and one year of supervised release. In September 2023, Pereira pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
Pereira was removed from the United States in August 2018 after he was convicted in Massachusetts state court of one count of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Sometime after his removal, Pereira unlawfully returned to the United States and was arrested in January 2020.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan C. Cleary and Jessica L. Soto of the Major Crimes Unit. Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Todd M. Lyons, Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations made the announcement today.
Pereira’s crimes carry significant penalties, and his actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for U.S. laws and the safety of its citizens. We will continue to work tirelessly to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and keep our communities safe.
Guilherme Pereira, 27, is a Brazilian citizen who was removed from the United States in August 2018 after he was convicted of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in Massachusetts state court.
He was arrested in January 2020 for unlawful reentry of a deported alien. Pereira pleaded guilty to the charge in September 2023 and was sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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