Guatemalan Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S. after Deportation

PITTSBURGH, PA – An illegal alien from Guatemala has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of illegally re-entering the United States after deportation, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The one-count indictment, returned on September 11, named Juan Moreno-Ortiz, formerly of Guatemala, as the sole defendant.

According to the indictment, Moreno-Ortiz, an alien who was previously deported and removed from the United States on October 7, 2010, was found in the United States on June 6, 2018.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of two years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The United States Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.