Federal prosecutors charged Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon with conspiracy and making false statements, alleging her abduction by immigration officers was faked to garner public sympathy and donations. The charges carry a prison term of up to five years. Supporters previously described her as a victim, claiming she was kidnapped by masked men and unlawfully detained by ICE agents. Calderon alleged she was pressured to sign self-deportation documents and denied basic needs during her detention. Her plea status remains unresolved as she is expected to appear in court soon.
Federal prosecutors have charged Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon with conspiracy and making false statements, alleging she faked her abduction to gain sympathy for her undocumented status.
Calderon claimed she was pressured by ICE officials to sign self-deportation papers, while her lawyer alleged she was taken to an undisclosed location without basic amenities.
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