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Deportee Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Reentry

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Victor Bermudez-Ruiz (38), a Mexican national, to the statutory maximum penalty of two years in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. He pleaded guilty on June 22, 2017. 

 

According to court documents, since 2008, Bermudez-Ruiz illegally entered the United States at least seven times, after being deported. He has been convicted twice for illegal entry in other districts.

 

This case was investigated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kristen A. Fiore.

Updated November 7, 2017
Topic
Immigration
Component
USAO - Florida, Middle

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