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crime1 year ago

"Migrant Influencer" Leonel Moreno Claims Persecution from Jail

Venezuelan "migrant influencer" Leonel Moreno, who encouraged squatting and illegal entry into the U.S., complains from jail about persecution and missing his freedom. He faces federal firearm charges and had a TikTok account with over 500,000 followers before it was banned. Moreno had urged illegal immigrants to take over abandoned homes and invoke squatters' rights, vowing to continue earning money on Facebook and Instagram. He insists that his social media persona is just a "character" and shouldn't be conflated with his real self.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Migrant Influencer" Complains of Persecution in Jailhouse Interview

Venezuelan "migrant influencer" Leonel Moreno, who previously encouraged squatting and mocked America on social media, now complains of "persecution" and missing his freedom in a jailhouse interview with the NY Post. Moreno, who is currently in Geauga County Jail in Ohio, faces immigration violations and potential federal firearm charges. He insists that his social media persona is separate from his real self and claims to be a victim of unfair treatment due to his work.

immigration-law1 year ago

"Migrant Influencer Arrested by ICE After Viral Videos on Legal Loopholes"

Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan man who entered the U.S. illegally, gained attention on TikTok for promoting legal loopholes and encouraging others to exploit U.S. laws protecting squatters. After failing to comply with immigration check-ins, he is now in ICE custody and has a court appearance scheduled for February 2025. Another case in Ohio involves Fermin Garcia-Gutierrez, who has repeatedly exploited gaps in the system, highlighting challenges in immigration enforcement.