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immigration1 month ago•249 min saved

TPS Backlash Ties Haitian Student’s Death to Ankle Monitor

A 20-year-old Haitian college freshman, Pierre Damas Bel, died by apparent suicide in Springfield, Ohio, after being fitted with an ICE ankle monitor following the Supreme Court’s decision to end TPS for Haitians. Bel, who studied neuroscience at Wright State University and was active in soccer and JROTC, reportedly felt humiliated and bullied by the monitor and pleaded for its removal. ICE says it bears no responsibility; his family and community mourn amid calls for policy alternatives, while Ohio authorities continue an investigation into the death. The case underscores the human toll of TPS changes and immigrant stress in the Haitian community.

via MS NOW|

#ankle-monitor #haitian #immigration

us-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Ohio student’s death tied to ankle monitor amid TPS policy changes

A 20-year-old Haitian freshman at Wright State University in Ohio reportedly killed himself after telling his father he felt humiliated by wearing an ICE-issued GPS ankle monitor. The family entered the U.S. legally in 2024 under Temporary Protected Status, which has since been removed, prompting scrutiny of immigration policy. ICE officials and the university emphasized ongoing investigations and campus safety as details emerge.

via timesofindia.indiatimes.com|

#ankle-monitor #haitian #ice

immigration1 month ago•8 min saved

TPS loss tied to death of Haitian student in Ohio, family alleges suicide linked to immigration policy

A Haitian-born student in Springfield, Ohio, Pierre Damas Bel, died after losing Temporary Protected Status and wearing an ankle monitor; his family says the TPS termination and broader U.S. immigration policy drove him to suicide. The incident follows a Supreme Court ruling permitting the end of Haiti’s TPS designation. Bel’s father and a local pastor described him as distraught, and authorities said the investigation is ongoing while ICE noted it would not comment on the cause of death until verified.

via Fox News|

#ankle-monitor #haiti #immigration

us1 month ago•15 min saved

Despair Under a Tracking Device: A Haitian Student’s Ohio Tragedy

The New York Times reports on Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian student in Springfield, Ohio, who wore an ankle monitor as part of a Trump-era immigration crackdown; his family says the device and his precarious legal status fed humiliation and despair, leading to an apparent suicide after he stepped into traffic, highlighting the human toll of aggressive immigration enforcement.

via The New York Times|

#ankle-monitor #haitian #immigration

immigration1 month ago•5 min saved

TPS loss, ankle monitor linked to Ohio student’s tragedy prompt policy debate

A 20-year-old Haitian student-athlete, Pierre Damas Bel, died after stepping into traffic in Springfield, Ohio, days after ICE placed him in an ankle monitor following the end of Haitian TPS. His family says the monitor’s humiliation and the immigration process contributed to his distress, highlighting tensions around TPS termination and enforcement. Bel had excelled in school and sports before the policy change; advocates urge reform, while ICE maintains it cannot comment on the cause of death until investigations conclude.

via NBC News|

#ankle-monitor #haitian-tps #immigration

crime2 months ago•7 min saved

Influencer Mia Ventura Re-Arrested in Beverly Hills Over Alleged Ankle Monitor Evasion

Los Angeles influencer Adva Lavie, aka Mia Ventura, was rearrested in Beverly Hills after allegedly removing her electronic ankle monitor while awaiting trial on felony burglary; prosecutors say she violated release conditions and a judge revoked her bail. She also faces a separate Riverside County grand theft case tied to Coachella, with alleged theft of an $8,600 Rolex, luxury sunglasses, and a Louis Vuitton cardholder stolen from a man she accompanied to an Airbnb. Lavie has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts, and authorities say she used dating-app relationships to access victims’ homes.

via Fox News|

#adva-lavie #ankle-monitor #beverly-hills

crime-and-courts2 months ago•5 min saved

LA influencer Adva Lavie re-arrested in widening dating-app theft case

Los Angeles model and influencer Adva Lavie, already facing charges for burglaries tied to dating-app encounters with wealthy men, was re-arrested on a Riverside County theft warrant after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in luxury items from a Tesla at an Indio Airbnb in 2025 and for violating her court-ordered GPS ankle monitor, prompting a judge to hold her without bail; the new case is separate from the ongoing LA County charges, for which she has pleaded not guilty.

via latimes.com|

#adva-lavie #ankle-monitor #crime-and-courts

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Le Pen cleared to run with ankle monitor after French court ruling

France’s Paris appeals court reduced Marine Le Pen’s ban on holding public office to one year while upholding the conviction for misusing EU funds, and ordered an electronic ankle tag for 12 months. Le Pen said she would not run if the tag prevented campaigning, leaving a possible path to a 2027 bid if she can campaign freely, with her National Rally leader Bardella voicing support. A Court of Cassation appeal remains a potential step.

via NBC News|

#ankle-monitor #eu-funds #france

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Arnold's ankle-monitor hearing moved to Friday amid NFL interest

A hearing on whether free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold must wear an ankle GPS device while on home confinement for eight felony charges was postponed to Friday; Arnold, released by the Lions, says three NFL teams have shown interest and he could sign within 30 days, with testimony planned on his NFL employment prospects.

via NBC Sports|

#ankle-monitor #felony-charges #home-confinement

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Terrion Arnold Draws Interest from Three NFL Teams After Lions Release

Former Lions first‑round pick Terrion Arnold was waived; 31 teams have until July 6 to claim the remaining $4.848 million of his contract. Arnold’s attorney says three NFL clubs have already reached out and he could join a new team within about 30 days. A Monday hearing will determine whether he must wear an ankle monitor during home confinement, with the judge potentially requiring naming the interested teams. If unclaimed, he becomes a free agent and could be placed on paid leave through training camp.

via NBC Sports|

#ankle-monitor #detroit-lions #nfl-waivers

crime5 months ago•5 min saved

Texas Murder Suspect Flees to Italy, Denies Killing Pregnant Wife

A Texas man charged with capital murder in his pregnant wife’s death fled to Italy after cutting off his ankle monitor, telling an Italian judge he did so to obtain a fair trial and insisting he is innocent. He reportedly traveled under a fake name with forged Belgian documents, was stopped at Milan’s airport, and is now awaiting deportation as U.S. authorities pursue an interstate flight to avoid prosecution.

via USA Today|

#ankle-monitor #crime #extradition

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Thaksin Shinawatra Freed on Parole, Reemerging in Thai Politics

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 76, has been released on parole from Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison after serving about eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge; he will wear an electronic ankle monitor for the remainder of his sentence. The parole, granted for good behavior and his age, comes as his long-dominant Pheu Thai party has seen waning influence, though it remains part of the governing coalition.

via Al Jazeera|

#ankle-monitor #parole #pheu-thai-party

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Suspects in 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray's Murder Face Capital Charges

Two Venezuelan migrants, Johan Jose Rangel Martinez and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, were charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Texas. Ramos, who had cut his ankle monitor after the crime, and Martinez allegedly lured and strangled the girl before dumping her body. The case highlights concerns over the vetting and monitoring of migrants from high-crime areas.

via New York Post |

#ankle-monitor #crime #illegal-immigration

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"DUI Suspect Released on Bail Less Than a Year After Fatal Wedding Day Crash"

Jamie Komoroski, accused of killing a bride on her wedding night in a drunk driving crash, was released on bond less than a year after the incident. She will be under house arrest in Charleston County, South Carolina, wearing a SCRAM ankle monitor and restricted from driving. Komoroski faces felony charges and could be sentenced to up to 25 years in jail.

via New York Post |

#ankle-monitor #bond-release #crime

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Release of DUI Crash Suspects Sparks Controversy in South Carolina"

Jamie Komoroski, accused of DUI, has been granted bail and will be released from jail less than a year after a fatal crash that killed a bride and injured her husband. She will be placed under house arrest in South Carolina with an ankle monitor and is not allowed to leave the county or drive. Komoroski faces up to 25 years in jail if convicted and has been awaiting trial since April last year. The judge previously denied bail but ruled she could be released on bond if the trial was not scheduled to start before March.

via New York Post |

#ankle-monitor #bail #crime