‘Maryland man,’ accused MS-13 gangbanger, could face death penalty over deadly border disaster: fmr prosecutor
Share this @internewscast.com

A former federal prosecutor noted that Kilmar Abrego Garcia might face charges eligible for the death penalty if the government gathers sufficient evidence linking him to an incident resulting in the deaths of 50 migrants.

Earlier this month, a grand jury in Tennessee indicted Abrego Garcia on charges of alien smuggling and conspiracy. According to the indictment, Abrego Garcia played a “significant role” in an extensive human smuggling operation active for almost a decade.

At a news conference, Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized Abrego Garcia as a full-time smuggler who completed over 100 trips across the U.S., transporting MS-13 gang members, children, and women.

According to the indictment, Abrego Garcia and several co-conspirators are accused of working together to transport illegal immigrants from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Mexico to the U.S. for “profit and private financial gain.”

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia traffic stop

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia is seen in a car during a traffic stop. (Tennessee Highway Patrol)

“If the Justice Department can prove that Abrego Garcia was involved in the alien smuggling death, even though the death occurred in Mexico, as long as the intention was to bring those individuals to the United States, that may appropriately be a death penalty case,” he added.

Rahmani said the deaths wouldn’t need to be intentional for federal prosecutors to bring up death-penalty-eligible charges.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia grins in undated photo before deportation

This undated photo provided by Murray Osorio PLLC shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Murray Osorio PLLC via AP)

“Prosecutors don’t have to prove that Abrego Garcia intended to cause any injuries or even intended to hurt anyone. As long as they can show that he intended to smuggle people into the United States and a death resulted, that’s enough,” Rahmani said.

“Prosecutors just have to prove knowledge and intent of the smuggling operation as well as causation. The death resulted therefrom. That’s enough for a death penalty case.”

Rahmani said that being a co-conspirator makes people criminally liable for conduct during the crime, but noted that prosecutors don’t typically seek the death penalty in instances like this.

Fox News Digital reached out to the DOJ and Abrego Garcia’s lawyer for comment.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Photo of missing Brian Tarrence.

Tourist Mysteriously Disappears from Airbnb During Turks and Caicos Vacation with Wife

An American tourist has disappeared during a trip with his wife. Brian…
Photo of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Bethany Funke.

Sister of Idaho Victim Pens Heartfelt Open Letter Criticizing Bryan Kohberger’s Last-Minute Plea Deal and Urges Trial

THE SISTER of one of the victims of the Idaho murders has…
Oliver Gibson, former NFL defensive lineman, dead at 53

Former NFL Defensive Lineman Oliver Gibson Passes Away at 53

Former NFL defensive tackle Oliver Gibson has died at the age of…
Outdoor pool with swimmers and a building in the background.

Alarming Rise in Pool Assaults Hits German Region: 74 Cases Reported, Syrian Nationals Arrested for Alleged Child Groping

A DISTURBING epidemic is sweeping through Germany with hundreds of people reporting…
Portrait of Colonel Ruslan Goryachkin.

Leading Putin Commander Among ‘Many Killed’ as UK’s Storm Shadow Attack Destroys Russian HQ in Ukraine After Months

ONE of Vladimir Putin’s top commanders are among the multiple dead following…
Rear view of several USPS mail trucks parked in a row.

USPS Warns: Avoid Clicking as New Scam Tricks Thousands, Steals Personal Data and Empties Bank Accounts

THE United States Postal Service has given a stark warning about a…
New Yorker Brian Tarrence goes missing while on romantic vacation in Turks and Caicos with wife

New Yorker Brian Tarrence disappears during romantic getaway in Turks and Caicos with his wife

A Manhattan man has vanished in Turks and Caicos after he bizarrely…
CPD ICE hearing: Immigrant Rights Committee demands investigation into South Loop raid; Chicago police defend involvement

Immigrant Rights Committee Calls for Probe into South Loop Raid as Chicago Police Justify Their Role

CHICAGO (WLS) — At a City Council committee hearing on Tuesday, Chicago…
Jessica Alba and daughter Honor, 17, match in floral outfits at Wimbledon 2025

Jessica Alba and Her 17-Year-Old Daughter, Honor, Sport Matching Floral Outfits at Wimbledon 2025

Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you…
Idaho firefighter shooter Wess Roley had 'Nazi tendencies,' ex classmates say

Former classmates claim Idaho firefighter shooter Wess Roley exhibited ‘Nazi tendencies’

Idaho firefighter murderer Wess Roley was known to have “Nazi tendencies” and…
Liz Kendall, UK Work and Pensions Secretary, speaking in Parliament.

Keir Starmer Backs Down on Labour Welfare Reforms to Prevent Party Rebellion

SIR Keir Starmer has been forced into another humiliating welfare U-turn just…
He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other — and don’t

He Revolutionized Communication: How the Cellphone Transformed Global Interaction

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Dick Tracy got an atom-powered two-way wrist…