"Roman Amatitla was charged with eight counts of murder in the second degree, arson in the first degree, and multiple counts of assault after allegedly starting a fire that killed four people, including a 3-year-old girl."
"Amatitla stated he set the fire to release his rage after being fired from work earlier that day, despite having no connection to the building or its residents."
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requested that the city's Department of Correction not release Amatitla, labeling him a criminal illegal alien from Mexico."
"Despite the DHS request, the NYCDOC indicated they would not cooperate with ICE and planned to release Amatitla back onto the streets."
Roman Amatitla, a resident of Maspeth, was arrested and charged with murder and arson for a fire that killed four people, including a 3-year-old girl. The fire occurred on March 16 in a residential building on Avery Avenue. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requested that he not be released, labeling him a criminal illegal alien. However, the city's Department of Correction stated they would not cooperate with ICE and planned to release him. Amatitla remains detained on Rikers Island until his next court appearance on May 12.
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