A Nicaraguan national, Francisco De-Jesus Morales, was charged with assaulting an ICE officer when being taken into custody for deportation in San Jose. During the incident on May 2, Morales resisted arrest and attempted to flee, which led to a physical struggle with three officers. Both Morales and the officers suffered injuries requiring medical attention, including significant bruising suffered by one officer. Morales remains in ICE custody, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the assault charge, highlighting the potential legal ramifications associated with resisting deportation efforts.
Francisco De-Jesus Morales has been charged with assaulting an ICE officer during an attempted deportation, facing potential penalties of 20 years in prison.
On May 2, while being taken into custody for deportation, Morales resisted arrest leading to a struggle that injured both him and three ICE officers.
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