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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Illegal immigrant seen snatching Chinese sex slave who escaped Texas trafficking ring had deportation case canceled under Biden
An illegal migrant from Honduras who was seen in a chilling video snatching a sex-trafficking victim he allegedly held hostage in Texas had his deportation order canceled under the Biden administration, the Department of Homeland Security revealed Thursday. Cops nabbed Jose Carcamo, 22, last week after he allegedly held the Chinese woman captive when she tried to flee a trafficking ring in Houston, according to KPRC 2. He allegedly held the victim for five days without food or water — while he beat her and sexually assaulted her. 3 Ring doorbell footage showed the migrant man dragging the Chinese woman back to captivity. Fox News Carcamo crossed the border illegally on Nov. 24, 2020, and later had his deportation case 'terminated' by the Biden administration, according to DHS. An immigration judge formally granted the case's cancellation on Sept. 8, 2023, DHS said. 'This accused kidnapper and suspected sex trafficker was just one of the countless criminal illegal aliens who inexplicably had their removal proceedings terminated by the Biden administration and were allowed to remain in the country,' said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. 'Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, criminal illegal aliens are being locked up and will no longer be allowed to terrorize American communities. Our message is clear: criminals are not welcome in the United States,' she added. Carcamo also allegedly tied the woman up, punched her and raped her while holding her captive. Cops responded to the alleged trafficking ring after receiving a 911 call from a woman who was crying out for help. 3 The woman was held hostage for five days, while she was beaten and sexually assaulted. Fox News A witness also reported seeing a woman running down the street before a man grabbed her. Upon searching the East Houston trailer home, cops found the woman locked inside a closet, KPRC 2 reported. The captive said she was transported from New York to Texas for a new and more lucrative masseuse job. Her captors later confiscated her Chinese passport and moved her into the mobile home in Houston, she said. She described being tied up and sexually assaulted by Carcamo on multiple occasions and had been locked in a closet after she attempted to break free. 3 Jose Carcamo crossed the border illegally on Nov. 24, 2020, and later had his deportation case 'terminated' by the Biden administration, according to DHS. Harris County Sheriff's Office 'She said she was a masseuse up in New York. She was offered a position down here in Houston that paid more money. So she was given transportation down here. Someone drove her. Said she spent about four or five days or so in a car driving down here,' said Lt. John Klafka, chief of the adult special crimes unit at the Harris County Sheriff's Office. 'He obviously is not the one that drove her from New York,' Klafka said, adding that there are 'other people involved. 'This is a very traumatic event. You know, you're in a foreign country. You were brought from one giant city to another that's halfway across the country, south. And she has no friends, no family. Nobody is here for her,' he continued. 'So we've got to do everything we can to ensure that she can trust us to do our jobs and find the rest of the people that are involved in this.' Authorities believe the incident is tied to a larger trafficking ring, according to KPRC 2. Carcomo was arrested on July 14 and charged with aggravated kidnapping. ICE has since lodged a detainer 'to ensure this criminal illegal alien will never be released into American communities.' The migrant's attorney said Carcamo 'maintains complete innocence.' 'Our client, Mr. Jose Carcamo, is shocked by the serious allegations brought forth against him and firmly maintains his complete innocence. He fully expects that the evidence will ultimately clear his name,' the lawyer said in a statement to KPRC 2.
New York Post
21-07-2025
- New York Post
Illegal migrant allegedly held woman hostage for days — where he beat and sexually assaulted her
An illegal migrant from Honduras allegedly kept a sex trafficking victim hostage for five days without food or water — while he beat her and sexually assaulted her, authorities said. Jose Carcamo, 22, was arrested last Monday after he allegedly held the woman captive when she tried to flee a trafficking ring in Houston, Texas, according to KPRC 2. Chilling Ring doorbell camera footage allegedly shows the illegal migrant snatching her off the street and carrying her away as she kicked frantically. 3 Surveillance footage appeared to show Carcamo snatching the Chinese woman during the kidnapping. KPRC Carcamo then locked the woman, who is a Chinese national, in a room inside an East Houston trailer home for five days without food or water, according to court documents obtained KPRC 2. The man is also accused of tying her up, punching her and raping her while she was in captivity. Cops were first alerted to the alleged trafficking ring after receiving a 911 call from a woman screaming for help. A witness then reported seeing a woman running down the street before a man snatched her and carried her away. When deputies searched the East Houston trailer home, they found the woman locked inside a closet, KPRC 2 reported. The woman said she was transported from New York to Texas for a new masseuse job that promised more cash. But the situation quickly turned dark after her captors confiscated her Chinese passport and moved her into the trailer home. 3 Mugshot of a Honduran national Jose Carcomo, who is accused of kidnapping. Harris County Sheriff's Office While in captivity, the woman said she was tied up and sexually assaulted by Carcamo on multiple occasions. 'She said she was a masseuse up in New York. She was offered a position down here in Houston that paid more money. So she was given transportation down here. Someone drove her. Said she spent about four or five days or so in a car driving down here,' Lt. John Klafka, the chief of the adult special crimes unit at the Harris County Sheriff's Office, said. The Chinese woman was locked in the closet after she attempted to break free. 3 Mobile home in Harris County, Texas, where a Honduran national was arrested for kidnapping. KPRC 'He obviously is not the one that drove her from New York,' Klafka said, adding that there are 'other people involved.' 'This is a very traumatic event. You know, you're in a foreign country. You were brought from one giant city to another that's halfway across the country, south. And she has no friends, no family. Nobody is here for her. So we've got to do everything we can to ensure that she can trust us to do our jobs and find the rest of the people that are involved in this,' Klafka said. Authorities believe the incident is linked to a larger trafficking ring involving more suspects and victims, according to KPRC 2. Carcomo was arrested on July 14 and charged with aggravated kidnapping. The migrant's attorney said that Carcamo 'maintains complete innocence.' 'Our client, Mr. Jose Carcamo, is shocked by the serious allegations brought forth against him and firmly maintains his complete innocence. He fully expects that the evidence will ultimately clear his name,' the lawyer said in a statement to KPRC 2. The victim is safe and is receiving counseling and medical care at an undisclosed location, the outlet added.
Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Bryan Braman spent his final moments with his daughters before dying of cancer
Bryan Braman was surrounded by those he loved most in the weeks leading up to his death. The 38-year-old former NFL player, who won his first and only Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018, died on Thursday, July 17, due to 'a rare, aggressive form of cancer,' according to ESPN. Braman's agent, Sean Stellato, confirmed his death in a phone interview with KPRC 2. 'I got the horrible news early in the morning after one of his best friends reached out and said that he took his last breath while surrounded by friends and family,' Stellato told the news outlet. He went on to describe Braman as 'unselfish' and 'generous,' even when he didn't need to be. 'Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body. His spirit was so motivating. He was so real and genuine with everybody. That made him special,' he added, per KPRC 2. In an interview with People, updated July 18, Stellato spoke of how much Braman loved being a father. 'He loved his two girls so, so much. They were everything, his legacy,' he said of the football star's daughters, who 'spent the last two weeks with him when he was dying.' Braman was a proud girl dad to Blakely, 11, and Marlowe, 8, according to The Guardian. Braman was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and quickly became a fan favorite for his play on special teams, which had him pegged as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2012, per CNN. He signed with the Eagles in 2014 and again in 2017, spending a total of four years with the team, according to Pro Football Reference. In 2018, after beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, Braman enjoyed a special moment with his agent as they celebrated the win on the field. 'Him and I cried in each other's arms when he won Super Bowl LII on the field. And I was holding his daughter in a photo, which was really cool,' Stellato told People. He further described Braman as a 'gentle giant,' despite his 6'6'', 250-pound frame. 'He'd be the first one to hold the door for someone, to give a few dollars to someone that was homeless, because he was homeless in his earlier days,' says Stellato. Braman reportedly sold his vehicle to help pay for treatment According to The Associated Press, Braman was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. A GoFundMe page, created in February in honor of Braman, confirmed that the Spokane, Washington, native 'is currently fighting a life-threatening cancer that requires an extensive 12-week treatment program.' 'He is required to have a 24-hour caregiver,' the GoFundMe description read. 'He has no home currently as he has had to pay our of pocket for much of his treatment, and even sold his last vehicle to raise the money for the motel fir this week,' the description continued. In an update on June 20, the organizer of the GoFundMe confirmed that Braman was home with his family after 'undergoing a Car-t cell reprogramming treatment program,' per the page. The football star underwent multiple surgeries, but the cancer continued to fight back. 'They have tried all of the various treatment options, and unfortunately, none of them are working against this cancer,' the update continued. 'But Bryan has not given up.' Several teammates and NFL players have donated to the cause, including J.J. Watt, Rasul Douglas, Chris Long, Quandre Diggs, Duane Brown, Brent Celek, Chris Ballard and Brian Cushing. Braman finished his NFL career with 56 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 97 games played over seven seasons. His last game — the Super Bowl win — turned out to be the biggest of his career.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Former Texans LB Bryan Braman dies at 38 following battle with cancer
Former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman has passed away after a battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, according to his agent. He was 38. "Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body," Braman's Sean Stellato told KPRC 2 in Houston. "His spirit was so motivating. He was so real and genuine with everybody. That made him special. "It's hard. I feel like I lost my firstborn. This kid, he gave me his bed every time I came to Philadelphia. He would threaten me if I didn't stay with him. That's something I'll always cherish. My heart hurts today." A former member of the Texans and Philadelphia Eagles, Braman had undergone multiple surgeries over the last following his diagnosis in February, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help him with expenses. Multiple former Texans, including J.J. Watt, donated toward his treatment. Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, donated $10,000. Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown donated $2,500 from Duane Brown while linebacker Brian Cushing donated $1,000. "Rest in Peace, brother," Watt wrote on social media. "Gone far too soon." Braman played seven seasons in the NFL from 2011 to 2017. During his three seasons with the Texans, he totaled 38 tackles and one sack.
Boston Globe
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Photos show northern lights visible in night sky across much of US
Always cool to see from near Las Vegas. Was visible in camera only, but I'll take it. 2 to 4am. — Tyler Leavitt owner of (@tslclick) NORTHERN LIGHTS tonight! reminder for 🇨🇦 & 27 🇺🇸 states, as far south as Alabama 😳 They are worth seeing, never know when you'll be able to next! I saw last night — Tomahawk (@Oskth04) We could see the Northern lights (aurora borealis) from the Grand Teton National Park. A massive geomagnetic storm fueled by an ongoing coronal mass ejection brought the lights to much of the northern U.S. over the weekend. — Gage Goulding - KPRC 2 (@GageGoulding) Northern lights 6/1/2025 — Brian Morris (@BsauceSays) Julia Capraro can be reached at
