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Man Convicted for Deportation Scheme to Silence Witness
2/2/2026
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Story summary
- Demetric Scott was convicted of trying to deport Ramon Morales Reyes to stop his testimony.
- Scott organized a scheme with fake threats against U.S. President Donald Trump, attributed to Morales Reyes.
- Scott was arrested for attacking Morales Reyes over a bicycle theft.
- The plan aimed to detain Morales Reyes by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before a trial.
- Morales Reyes is out on bond and has applied for a U-visa.
