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Ex-Cop's Controversial Report Fuels Asylum Seeker's Deportation

4/11/2025

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Former Milwaukee Police officer Charles Cross Jr., dismissed for drunk driving and credibility concerns, now works for CoreCivic. He authored a report connecting Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Jose Hernandez to gang activity, sparking worries about the power of contract workers. Despite being a victim seeking asylum, Hernandez was deported to El Salvador without a criminal record.

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Former Milwaukee Police officer Charles Cross Jr., dismissed for drunk driving and credibility concerns, now works for CoreCivic. He authored a report connecting Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Jose Hernandez to gang activity, sparking worries about the power of contract workers. Despite being a victim seeking asylum, Hernandez was deported to El Salvador without a criminal record.