Mexican National Without Legal Immigration Status Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Sex Offense Against a Minor

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Luis Velez was sentenced by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen to 12 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor. Velez has no legal status in the United States and will be deported after serving his term of imprisonment.  Velez pleaded guilty in July 2024.