The illegal immigrant ‘influencer’, who went viral telling other illegals how to squat in people’s homes and was recently arrested and his being held in custody at the request of ICE, now faces big time federal firearms charges by the ATF.
Here’s more via the New York Post:
Leonel Moreno, the “migrant influencer” who mocked America on social media and encouraged migrants to squat in the homes of US citizens, is now facing potential federal firearms charges, The Post has exclusively learned.
Internal federal documents reviewed by The Post show the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been in contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding Moreno, and are mulling charges against him.
The exact charges are not known, but sources said they would likely be brought under a section of the gun control act which prohibits those on parole from possessing, shipping, transporting or receiving any firearms or ammunition.
Moreno crossed into the US illegally in 2022 but was allowed to stay in the country on a Biden administration-approved parole scheme.
He was arrested by authorities on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio, on March 29 after he failed to appear for required check-ins with officers, and months of his incendiary social media posts.
John Fabbricatore, a former ICE field office director for the agency in Denver, told The Post any possible further charges would “escalate” the case against him and possibly allow authorities to keep Moreno in custody longer.
If it were to pursue charges, the ATF would have to issue a warrant “mandating” Moreno to appear before a magistrate judge, Fabbricatore said, adding he would also have to be transferred into the custody of the US Marshals.
The Geauga County Jail confirmed to The Post Wednesday Moreno remains in their custody, where he is being held on behalf of ICE.
“Charges under [Gun Control Act section] 922.g are a serious matter and can result in significant legal consequences for Moreno.
“This should be a warning to any illegal aliens that possessing a firearm unlawfully will result in criminal charges and hopefully lead to a conviction,” Fabbricatore, who is also running for Congress in Colorado’s sixth district, said.