Immigrant alleged threat against Trump made public by Kristi Noem; alleged claim later disproved.
Uh-Oh! The Plot Thickens: Ramon Morales Reyes' Threat Charlotte Mystery
Turns out, the allegations against Ramon Morales Reyes, the 54-year-old man living in the U.S. illegally, who supposedly threatened the life of President Donald Trump, seems to be turning into quite the whodunit.
Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced an arrest, accusing Morales Reyes of writing a chilling letter filled with express anger towards Trump's deportation policies and threats to assassinate him at a rally. The story swiftly escalated, grabbing media attention worldwide, and was even embraced by Trump's allies.
However, it appears that the story may be far from the truth. Investigators believe Morales Reyes might have been framed to be arrested and deported before he could testify as a victim in an assault trial. An anonymous source, privy to the matter, disclosed this information to The Associated Press.
The intriguing twist is Homeland Security officials asserted Morales Reyes wrote a letter that matched a message penned in light blue ink threatening Trump. But, law enforcement officials clarify, Morales Reyes handwriting did not match the threatening letter, and the threat turns out to be unfounded.
CNN reported the revelations, and Morales Reyes' attorneys confirmed that no current charges were filed and they had no information about convictions in his record. Morales Reyes is currently detained at a county jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, and his immigration court hearing is next week.
The saga took another unexpected turn when Demetric Scott, a Wisconsin man, was charged with identity theft, intimidating a witness, and bail jumping for allegedly posing as Morales Reyes and penning the malevolent message. Prosecutors allege that Scott masterminded the entire framing to have Morales Reyes deported so he couldn't testify in a criminal case where Morales Reyes was the victim.
Scott, reportedly, was overheard on a recorded call stating that if Morales Reyes was picked up by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), the trial would be dismissed. The Milwaukee Police Department has started an investigation into identity theft and witness intimidation related to the case.
The Department of Homeland Security, when asked to disclose more information about the letter and the new developments regarding Morales Reyes, replied that the investigation is ongoing. However, the original allegation is under review given the mounting evidence indicating framing.
Morales Reyes, who works as a dishwasher in Milwaukee, is fighting his deportation with Kime Abduli, the attorney who filed his U visa application. Abduli has stated emphatically that her client could not have written the letter due to his lack of formal education and his inability to read, write, or speak English. She called for a clarification and a correction from the Department of Homeland Security to clear Morales Reyes' name.
Stay Tuned: This story is far from over. Keep checking for updates as the investigation continues.
Bonus Insights:
- Demetric Scott, the alleged mastermind behind the framing, was arrested for a different criminal case unrelated to the Trump threat allegation.
- Trump's immigration policies have long been criticized for targeting undocumented immigrants, leading to cases like Morales Reyes' being exploited.
- The framing of Morales Reyes has become an additional layer in the ongoing debate about immigration, further complicating the issue.
- The intriguing turn of events in the Ramon Morales Reyes case suggests that he may have been framed, as a Wisconsin man named Demetric Scott is now accused of identity theft, witness intimidation, and posing as Morales Reyes to pen a malicious letter threatening President Trump.
- In Seattle, attorney Kime Abduli is fighting for Morales Reyes' rights, stating that her client could not have written the letter due to his lack of formal education and his inability to read, write, or speak English.
- The saga has added fuel to the ongoing debate about immigration in Washington State and general news, with Trump's immigration policies continuing to be criticized for their impact on undocumented immigrants such as Morales Reyes.
- Prosecutors allege that Scott masterminded the framing to have Morales Reyes deported so that he couldn't testify in a criminal case where Morales Reyes was the victim. investigation into the identity theft and witness intimidation allegations related to the case.
- Although Morales Reyes is currently detained at a county jail in Juneau, Wisconsin, and his immigration court hearing is next week, the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the original allegation in light of the mounting evidence indicating that Morales Reyes may have been framed.
