Kilmar Abrego Garcia facing smuggling charges: US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Share and Follow


The press conference has ended. Click here for more coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S.

() United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is returning to face federal charges.

Bondi announced a federal grand jury had uncovered details about Garcia’s alleged involvement in a smuggling ring, and was part of an operation that brought MS-13 gang members to the U.S.

The attorney general claimed Garcia trafficked men, women and children. His wife and lawyer have denied accusations that he was a trafficker.

Co-conspirators alleged Garcia also trafficked child pornography and participated in a conspiracy to murder a rival gang member’s mother.

“This is what American justice looks like,” Bondi said.

Bondi said the U.S. presented El Salvador with an arrest warrant and agreed to release him.

If convicted, Bondi said he would be returned to El Salvador after serving his sentence in the U.S.

This is a developing story. will update the story when more information becomes available.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Dog actor Indy seeks Oscar nomination for 'Good Boy'

Canine Actor Indy Aims for Oscar Nomination for ‘Good Boy’ Performance

Breakout canine star Indy signed his paw print to a letter asking…
Woman fatally shot outside PetSmart after dispute over not saying 'thank you': officials

Woman fatally shot outside PetSmart after dispute over not saying ‘thank you’: officials

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman in Texas…
Trump to undergo medical check-up on Friday

Trump Scheduled for Medical Examination this Friday

(The Hill) – President Donald Trump will undergo a medical exam on…
National Guard may deploy to Memphis by Friday, police chief says

Memphis Could See National Guard Arrival by Friday, According to Police Chief

MEMPHIS, Tenn. The Memphis Safe Task Force consists of approximately 700 federal…
COPA responding to Chicago police shooting at 111th, State in Roseland; man shot, CFD says

COPA Investigates Chicago Police Shooting Incident at 111th and State in Roseland; Man Injured, Fire Department Reports

CHICAGO (WLS) — There was a Chicago police shooting on the Far…
Vatican document news: Pope Leo XIV condemns economies that marginalize poor, while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Economic Systems That Marginalize the Poor and Favor the Wealthy in Vatican Document

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV criticized how the wealthy live in…
Democrats win momentum over GOP in shutdown fight

Democrats Gain Upper Hand Against Republicans in Government Shutdown Battle

As the shutdown fight stretches into its second week, the winds have…
Letitia James slams Trump following bombshell indictment

Letitia James Criticizes Trump After Major Indictment News

Defiant New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized President Donald Trump’s ‘desperate…