Pastor Gomez-Perez, a 32-year-old Honduran man, is behind bars after being indicted on a charge of re-entering the United States illegally. The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after Gomez-Perez was found in the city on September 20, 2013.
According to court documents, Gomez-Perez was formally removed from the United States by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 28, 2009. His re-entry into the country is a serious offense, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Gomez-Perez is accused of violating 8 U.S.C. § 1326, which prohibits an alien who has been removed from the United States from re-entering the country without proper authorization. The statute provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Paul E. Hull is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Custom Enforcement conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.
Gomez-Perez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. His case will be heard in federal court, where a judge will determine the outcome. The trial is expected to be a high-profile case, given the seriousness of the charges against Gomez-Perez.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of immigration and border control in the United States. Gomez-Perez’s re-entry into the country is a serious offense, and his case serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating immigration laws.
Pastor Gomez-Perez, 32, of Honduras, was charged with one count of illegal re-entry after deportation. His real full name is included in the indictment, and he will face the consequences of his actions in a federal court.
A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The outcome of the case will depend on the evidence presented in court and the determination of the judge. The case is ongoing, and Gomez-Perez will have his day in court to defend himself against the charges.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Custom Enforcement, and Assistant United States Attorney Paul E. Hull is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The case highlights the importance of enforcing immigration laws and the consequences of violating them.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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