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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Who is Deon Lewis? Green card holder detained by ICE begs for deportation
A green card holder has asked to be deported from the US, saying he is in chronic pain in a Texas immigration detention center, where he claims he has not received treatment for sickle cell disease, the Houston Chronicle reported. Held in ICE custody, Deon Lewis waived appeal rights to speed up deportation, saying his health is failing and detention conditions are worsening his condition.(GofundMe) Who is Deon Lewis? Deon Lewis, 43, has been a legal permanent resident since 1993. He was born with a condition that affects blood flow, can cause severe pain, and may lead to organ damage or stroke. 'It's only a matter of time before something really bad happens to me,' he told the Houston Chronicle. 'Why haven't I been deported yet? I've been begging these people to deport me.' A member of his legal team has even pointed to his criminal record to push for faster deportation so he can get treatment. President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to remove millions of undocumented migrants as part of his pledge for mass deportations. Also Read: Indian man claims deportation from UK after 30 years, friends see him off at airport: 'They are deporting him' Along with people without legal status, some immigrants with valid documents, including green cards and visas, have also been detained. Immigration authorities have faced more scrutiny amid misconduct claims, with ICE at the center of the immigration debate. Lewis has had lung surgery and previously had medication that helped him function, the outlet reported. He has been held in Houston since June 30 after being detained earlier in Louisiana, according to the Chronicle. His lawyers say he has been denied medication in Texas and has fainted from pain. In mid-July, he agreed to a stipulated removal order, waiving his right to appeal or seek judicial review, saying his main goal is to be released. Deon Lewis was arrested in 2002 and 2020 Lewis has a criminal record going back to 2002, when he was arrested for cocaine possession, pleaded guilty, and was put on probation. In 2020, he was arrested again on marijuana and cocaine possession charges and for carrying a firearm. 'I've been in this country since I was 11 years old. Yeah, I did something wrong,' he said. 'Since then, I went on to start my own business. I've got five children that I take care of. I've never been on child support for any of them,' he told the outlet. An ICE spokesperson said, 'He is the definition of a threat to public safety and will remain in ICE custody until his removal can be carried out.' Lewis said he and his wife, Roxanne Lewis, have offered to pay his travel costs themselves to speed up his release. 'And that's without me even knowing what I'm going into. I just want to get out of here so I can get medical attention,' Lewis said. Deon Lewis is a business owner Roxanne wrote on GoFundMe, 'Deon is an asset to his community and has been for over 30 years in the United States. He is a business owner. Providing jobs and transportation to the public. Please help Deon to be released and free from this horrible situation which has affected, devastated, destroying all of us so much.' Rina Gandhi, one of Lewis' attorneys, told the Houston Chronicle, 'He's not fighting or disputing removal — he's trying to leave due to his severe health concerns and everyone agrees to his removal. So why is he still here? His rap sheet shouldn't matter. If anything, it should speed things up.' Lewis will remain in ICE custody until removal proceedings are completed.
Los Angeles Times
12-08-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Parents of Bad Bunny fan killed in Puerto Rico seek answers: ‘We want justice'
New York City native Kevin Mares was killed Sunday in the La Perla neigborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 25-year-old was visiting the island to see a Bad Bunny concert. Mares was fatally shot in the early morning hours, outside of a nightclub called Shelter for Mistreated Men. The shooting took place when several people near Mares began arguing and one pulled out a gun and shot at least three people, the Associated Press reported. Homicide detective Sgt. Arnaldo Ruiz told the AP that Mares was an innocent bystander in the situation and that a pair of siblings from La Perla remain hospitalized after being shot. No arrests have yet been made. Mares was joined by his girlfriend and two friends in Puerto Rico. It was his partner who ended up delivering the news of his death to Mares' parents. 'I said, 'What happened?' She said, 'I'm sorry. We lost him,' ' Hector Mares, Kevin's father, told CBS News New York. 'Whoever did this, took from us a piece of us, you know?' Kevin's mother, Sandra Mares, added. A longtime Bad Bunny fan, Mares and his friends were consistently in attendance of the 'La Mudanza' singer's concerts and had been prepping for their San Juan trip for months. 'Every time Bad Bunny comes here, they go to most all of his concerts,' Sandra Mares said. Mares — whose parents are originally from Mexico — was born and raised in the East Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens and was studying to be a veterinarian at LaGuardia Community College. 'He got a lot of dreams. He was working as a vet technician. And at the same time he was studying,' his father told ABC 7 New York. 'He was about to propose to [his girlfriend] this fall. Yeah. He wanted to do something special. He shared that with us,' his mother added. 'He was a lovely son. He cared about all of us, his family, friends. He has a lot of friends who's really going to miss him, too.' Now, the Mares family is asking for anyone with information about the shooter and more specifics about the incident to please step forward. 'What we're asking the people is, if anybody knows what happened, who did this, [to say something],' his mother told CBS. 'We don't know [anything]. We want justice.' The family is currently making efforts toward having Mares' body returned home, but it remains in Puerto Rico as the investigation into his death is still ongoing. Kevin's father started a GoFundMe to raise enough money — the campaign's target is currently $50,000 — to plan Kevin's funeral arrangements. 'Kevin Mares was a deeply loved son, devoted friend, and a source of inspiration to everyone who knew him. His wholehearted kindness, adventurous spirit, and unwavering commitment to family made him a pillar of strength for his loved ones,' the GofundMe page states. 'Family was at the center of everything he did, and his sudden passing has left an unfillable void in our lives. ... Your support will help us honor Kevin's memory and give him the farewell he deserves.'
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in ‘unimaginable' tragedy
The pair has been pictured for the first time 'BRIGHT LIVES LOST' Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in 'unimaginable' tragedy HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for two Brits who died when they jumped into a pool while on holiday in Portugal. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo, 27, were discovered lifeless at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. Advertisement 1 King Edonmi, 29 and his friend Mo, 27, were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool Credit: GoFundme Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4am, but pronounced the pair dead - less than 24 hours after they had arrived. Devastated friend have set up a GofundMe appeal to help cover the cost of bringing the friends home. It says the two were "brothers to many". The tribute continues "Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered. Advertisement "The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked. "They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. "The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to Brit friends, 27 & 29, who both drowned in Algarve holiday pool in ‘unimaginable' tragedy
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for two Brits who died when they jumped into a pool while on holiday in Portugal. King Edonmi, 29 and his pal Mo, 27, were discovered lifeless at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira on Tuesday. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4am, but pronounced the pair dead - less than 24 hours after they had arrived. Devastated friend have set up a GofundMe appeal to help cover the cost of bringing the friends home. It says the two were "brothers to many". The tribute continues "Gentle, kind-hearted souls who brought light into every room they entered. "The kind of people who would drop everything to help you, no questions asked. "They were warm, loyal, funny and full of dreams. "The sort of men you never hear a bad word about because there simply were none." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
New York Post
28-06-2025
- New York Post
Wisconsin man gets 35 years for shooting family, killing sister over dirty dishes
He was told to do the dishes — now he will be doing 35 years. A Wisconsin man murdered his sister and shot his parents after he got 'fed up' when they told him to do the dishes, claiming he'd been bullied for years over being unemployed. Gerardo Jimenez-Rico, 32, admitted he opened fire inside the family's Milwaukee home on Jan. 22, just hours after they returned from a monthlong vacation to Mexico without him. Advertisement 4 Jocelyn Jimenez, 22, was fatally shot by her brother inside the family's Milwaukee home on Jan. 22, just hours after returning from a trip to Mexico. Witkowiak Funeral Home A Milwaukee County judge sentenced him Tuesday to 35 years in prison and 19 years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty last month to first-degree reckless homicide, attempted second-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless injury, court records show. Jimenez-Rico told police he didn't go on the trip because he couldn't afford it and said his family often 'gangs up on him because he is unemployed and he feels they bully him.' Advertisement After they returned, his father confronted him about dirty dishes piling up in the sink. Jimenez-Rico said the plumbing was backed up, but the fight escalated when his father told him to move out and his sister, 22-year-old Jocelyn Jimenez, chimed in to agree. 4 Gerardo Jimenez-Rico, 32, told police he 'got fed up' after years of being bullied by his family over being unemployed. Milwaukee Police That's when he pulled a gun from his waistband and opened fire, striking his father first, then shooting his sister. He told police that his sister had grabbed a knife so he shot her 'to prevent getting stabbed,' according to court records. An autopsy showed she was shot four times in the chest, back, lungs and arm — and died at the scene. Advertisement Jimenez-Rico also shot his mother as she entered the room, later telling investigators he 'did not intend' to and 'could not explain why.' 4 Police swarmed the Milwaukee home after Gerardo Jimenez-Rico shot his sister and parents in a burst of domestic violence. FOX6 News Milwaukee Both parents survived the attack and were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Hours later, Jimenez-Rico walked into a Milwaukee police station and confessed. Advertisement Jocelyn was remembered in her obituary as a devoted mother, daughter and fiancée. She leaves behind a 3-year-old daughter, Melanie, who 'was her entire world.' Jocelyn had dreams of becoming a nurse, her family wrote. 4 Jocelyn was remembered as a devoted mother and fiancée. Her 3-year-old daughter, Melanie, 'was her entire world,' her family wrote. GofundMe A GoFundMe started by her fiancé has raised more than $18,700 to help support the child and family.
