An illegal immigrant charged over a fatal car crash in Colorado last week had previously been deported multiple times, according to immigration authorities. Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, a 47-year-old Mexican national, was accused last week of crashing a semi-truck that caused the death of one person and caused another person serious injury. ICE said on Monday that the man had either been deported to or voluntarily returned to Mexico at least 16 times in the past, Denver7 reported. Mendoza, who initially faced vehicular homicide charges, now faces one count of careless driving resulting in death and three counts of careless driving resulting in injury, according to the Denver Post. The illegal immigrant is currently detained on a $50,000 bail in Jefferson County Jail. The fatal crash on June 11 resulted in the death of 64-year-old Scott Miller and involved Mendoza driving off the road and dumping the pipe and angle iron he was hauling onto five other vehicles. The crash took place on Interstate 285 near Conifer, Colorado. Colorado State Patrol said they believe Mendoza was speeding when he got into the wreck. He was reportedly driving for Monique Trucking. Mendoza was previously ordered to be deported after he was convicted of drug charges in Oregon back in 2002. At the time of the accident, he was facing another deportation order. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The incident is just the latest in a string of high-profile arrests of illegal immigrants for crimes. Last weekend, 23-year-old Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Rachel Morin. Hernandez is accused of murdering Morin, a mother of five, when she was out on a hike in Harford County, Maryland, in August 2023. Hernandez is suspected of a January 2023 murder in El Salvador and of assaulting a 9-year-old girl in California. According to the Tulsa Police Department, Hernandez “violently assaulted a 9-year-old girl and her mother during a home invasion” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, the NYPD arrested an illegal immigrant suspected of tying up and raping a 13-year-old girl in broad daylight in a park in Queens. The suspect is a 25-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuador who is believed to have entered the United States in 2021, according to the New York Post. Republican lawmakers have called on President Joe Biden to tighten border security amid the surge of illegal immigrants being released into the United States.

Lamor Whitehead, a prominent Brooklyn bishop known for his flashy lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for wire fraud and attempted extortion. The 45-year-old preacher, often referred to as the "Bling Bishop" due to his penchant for expensive suits and luxury cars, was found guilty on multiple counts, including lying to federal agents. Whitehead's downfall began when he was accused of defrauding his own parishioners. One victim, an elderly woman, was persuaded to invest $90,000 of her retirement savings with promises that it would help her purchase a home. Instead, Whitehead used the funds to sustain his extravagant lifestyle, buying luxury goods and covering personal expenses. When the woman demanded her money back, Whitehead continued to deceive her, claiming he was unable to return the funds​. NEW: "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead jailed for violating a restraining order, claimed ties to Mayor Eric Adams in extortion scheme. Whitehead was caught using his role as a pastor to intimidate Pauline Anderson by improperly displaying confidential case files. "Touch not my… pic.twitter.com/8x4HChtksQ — Hank (@HANKonX) May 20, 2024 The bishop's fraudulent activities extended beyond his congregation. He was also convicted of attempting to extort $5,000 from a businessman. Whitehead further tried to secure a $500,000 loan from the same businessman, offering supposed political favors in return. These favors, he claimed, could be obtained through his connections with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, though he knew he could not fulfill these promises​​. Additionally, Whitehead submitted a falsified application for a $250,000 business loan, using doctored bank statements that grossly inflated his financial status. His fraudulent behavior did not end there; during the investigation, Whitehead lied to FBI agents, compounding his legal troubles​​. VLOG II June 17: Bling Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who said he could get Eric Adams to do favors, sentenced to 108 months (9 years); Judge Schofield said while some congregants praise him, his testimony at trial was contrary to the evidence. https://t.co/1pGecxXvAK pic.twitter.com/v1oIQ8cKkh — Inner City Press (@innercitypress) June 17, 2024 U.S. Attorney Damian Williams highlighted the betrayal of trust that marked Whitehead's crimes. "Lamor Whitehead abused the trust placed in him by a parishioner, tried to obtain a fraudulent loan using fake bank records, bullied a businessman for $5,000, and lied to federal agents," Williams stated. "Whitehead’s reprehensible lies and criminal conduct have caught up with him, as he now stands convicted of five federal crimes and faces time in prison"​​. The sentencing marks a significant fall from grace for Whitehead, who had previously made headlines when his church was robbed during a live-streamed service in July 2022. Despite his claims of innocence and accusations of a biased trial, the jury's verdict and the judge's sentence reflect the severity of his actions. Whitehead's case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of exploiting positions of trust for personal gain. His conviction underscores the commitment of law enforcement to hold individuals accountable, regardless of their status or public persona. Whitehead will begin serving his sentence immediately, with his future prospects in ministry and public life significantly dimmed by his criminal record. The post NY Bishop Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Wire Fraud and Attempted Extortion appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

An image shared on X claims to show former president Donald Trump holding someone’s hand to help him off stage. Here is a photo of Trump having to hold someone’s hand to guide him off stage. I’m sure this will get just as much coverage as the daily “BiDeN oLd” story gets. pic.twitter.com/N4NxYqK4Ye — No Lie with […]

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