A federal judge ruled that two of the four men charged with smuggling 26 Chinese migrants were to be held until their trial, citing flight risks linked to their significant connections to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. One man, the alleged pilot, arrived from Cuba only six months prior and possesses extensive boating experience. Meanwhile, another man involved had faced prior deportation due to a sexual battery conviction. Each could face a decade in prison if convicted, following a notable migration incident in January.
A federal judge ordered two of the four men charged with smuggling 26 people from China held until trial, citing flight risks due to their ties to Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
The accused pilot of the vessel, who arrived six months ago from Cuba, has strong family ties to the island and extensive boating experience.
One man involved in the operation had prior deportation issues stemming from a sexual battery conviction, heightening the risks associated with his release.
All four men face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the serious smuggling charges related to the high-profile incident.
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