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Honduran National Sentenced For Illegal Reentry Into The United States

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

Tampa, Florida – United States District Judge Richard A. Lazarra has sentenced Jonathan Javier Godoy-Pivaral (29, Honduras) to over 5 months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States by a removed alien. Godoy-Pivaral pleaded guilty on November 6, 2024.

According to court documents, on February 26, 2018, Godoy-Pivaral was removed from the United States. At some time thereafter, he unlawfully reentered the United States, and was arrested for burglary of an unoccupied conveyance on June 19, 2024, in Hillsborough County. 

This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lindsey Schmidt and Special Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Wheeler, III.

Updated January 28, 2025
Topic
Immigration
Component
USAO - Florida, Middle

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