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Guilty Plea in Immigration Offense
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Jairo Almendarez-Duarte, a 47-year-old Honduran national, was found guilty of violating federal immigration law.
According to court documents, Almendarez-Duarte was found in the United States on January 10, 2014, after having been previously removed from the United States on August 28, 2003.
Jairo Almendarez-Duarte faces a maximum term of imprisonment of two years, as well as a fine of $250,000.
U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman set sentencing for April 8, 2015.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced the guilty plea and praised the work of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency in investigating this matter.
Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is in charge of the prosecution.
The case is a reminder of the importance of upholding our nation’s immigration laws and holding those who break them accountable.
In a related matter, Almendarez-Duarte’s guilty plea is a significant step forward in the fight against immigration-related crimes in the United States.
The case serves as a warning to those who seek to enter the country illegally, that they will be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Immigration Offense
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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