And we will be looking very hard at how our system of criminal justice can eliminate that incentive.” “But I have a further message for those employers who knowingly hire unauthorized immigrants by the dozens, in blatant violation of federal law: You are creating the economic incentive for precisely the sort of deadly exploitation of vulnerable people that occurred in this case. Through this prosecution, we have sent two unmistakable messages: first, that alien smuggling is a dangerous offense with real victims and second, that DOJ will seek justice for all victims of crime, no matter their legal status.”

Bash said, “I am gratified that the court imposed an appropriate punishment for this horrific crime. This tragic case is yet another reminder that Congress must end the incentives that encourage illegal immigration and alien smuggling in the first place.”Īfter sentencing United States Attorney John F. Attorneys who prosecuted this case, Christina Playton and Matthew Lathrop, as well as our partners with ICE, HSI, CBP, the San Antonio Police and Fire Departments and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office for helping us achieve justice. I want to thank the fabulous Assistant U.S. This case is a reminder of why the Trump administration and this Department of Justice have renewed our commitment to enforcing our criminal immigration laws and why we are going to continue to work to secure our borders. Were it not for his actions, they might still be alive today. “The defendant's actions in this case led to the agonizing deaths of 10 people. “Smuggling illegal aliens into this country disregards both our laws and their safety,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said. 38 caliber pistol recovered from inside the cab. Judge Ezra also ordered that Bradley forfeit to the Government his tractor-trailer rig, plus approximately $5,600 in U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Shane Folden. Ezra sentenced 61–year–old Louisville, KY, truck driver James Matthew Bradley, Jr., to life in federal prison without parole for his role in an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in ten deaths, announced Attorney General Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney John F. In San Antonio today, Senior United States District Judge David A.

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