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Boston Globe
13 hours ago
- Boston Globe
A teen accused of trafficking a minor in Providence was ‘set-up' by other people, her attorneys say. Now, she may be deported.
Advertisement 'The charges on their face look serious,' MacDonald told the Globe. 'In reality, based upon the evidence that I have viewed, this is an extremely weak case that I have no doubt ... in court with evidence and cross examination, we could substantially destroy it. But there's no hearing, and there's no procedure while she's being detained out of state.' Get Rhode Island News Alerts Sign up to get breaking news and interesting stories from Rhode Island in your inbox each weekday. Enter Email Sign Up 'And that's been the problem with ICE these days: They're picking up people, detaining them out of state, and what happens to the criminal cases are you simply have no ability to contest the evidence, and warrants issue,' he continued. 'So not only do the charges linger, but the warrants linger, and therefore there's an inability to ever legally come back into the United States.' Advertisement Soriano-Neto was taken into ICE custody on March 11, the agency said in 'Children are among the most vulnerable members of society and anyone who would do them harm represents a significant threat to our community,' ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde said in a statement. According to a Providence police arrest report, on Jan. 14, officers met with the parents of a girl – whose name was redacted in the report – who said their daughter told them she was sexually assaulted by four men in Providence. The girl told authorities that on Jan. 8, she received a call around 8 a.m. from a friend, who was identified as Soriano-Neto, who told her to meet her on Atwells Avenue and that she was going to a party. The girl said she then left Mount Pleasant High School, met Soriano-Neto, and drove with her to a house on Concannon Street, where she was met by three men, the report states. Soriano-Neto 'asked her to make sure she gives them food and make sure she gets money from the three male subjects as well,' police wrote. The girl said she was able to get $100 cash from the men, which she gave to Soriano-Neto, according to the report. Soriano-Neto then left the house, leaving the girl by herself, police wrote. At around 2 p.m., four different men came to the house, police wrote. Details about what allegedly happened were redacted from the report: The men 'came into the house and began to [redacted], however they did not have [redacted] with her,' the report states. Advertisement The girl said she was able to defend herself and run away from them, according to police. As she was fleeing, someone she knew saw her and 'was able to help her,' the report states. That person brought her to a friend's house on Broad Street, where the girl spent the next three days before she was brought home on Jan. 11, according to police. The girl had been reported missing by her parents from Jan. 8 to 11, authorities wrote. According to the report, Soriano-Neto was arrested by Providence police on Feb. 20. ICE officials said she was charged with indecent solicitation of a child and trafficking of a minor. Court records show Soriano-Neto posted a $35,000 bond on Feb. 21. Another person, Saul Adalid Izaguirre Pavon, was also arrested in connection to the case on March 22, records show. MacDonald said Soriano-Neto is not a human trafficker. 'These people from high school that were supposedly her friends were apparently hooking up with men and getting cash for it, and when word got out, they pointed the finger – at least one of them did – at Vivian ... without any proof whatsoever other than their word," MacDonald said. In the report, police wrote, 'It should be noted that [redacted name]'s statement was vague and inconsistent.' MacDonald has asked the state Attorney General's Office to take a close look at the case. Salazar Tohme said felony cases typically have at least a six-month review in state court, but Soriano-Neto has not been afforded that since she was detained by ICE so quickly. Salzar Tohme is now seeking asylum status for Soriano-Neto, who already has an approved Special Immigrant Juvenile petition, but is still waiting for a visa number, she said. Advertisement Immigrants are eligible for SIJ status they have 'have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent,' according to 'We're put in this position where a child is essentially going to be sent back to her country, and she didn't get her day in state court, and I think that is a grave injustice,' Salzar Tohme said. She added, 'The more that this happens, the more that we need to realize that the system is completely broken and individualized cases need to be looked at more carefully.' ICE officials said Soriano-Neto was arrested on Oct. 25, 2017 after she unlawfully entered the United States at Calexico, Calif. and was later released on parole by ICE on Nov. 17, 2017. She would have been around 10 years old at the time. ICE did not respond to requests seeking more information. The Rhode Island US Attorney's Office also announced developments in two immigration-related cases on Thursday. Officials Prosecutors said Alvarado was previously deported in July 2015 after he was convicted in Connecticut on cocaine and heroin trafficking charges. But immigration officers learned he was back in the country last month when his fingerprints matched in the National Crime Information Center after he was arrested in Rhode Island for allegedly driving on a suspended license and on an obstruction charge, officials said. Alvarado is scheduled to be sentenced on June 25. Advertisement Prosecutors also Perez was previously convicted in Rhode Island state court in December 2023 on charges of simple assault and/or battery and disorderly conduct, officials said. He was removed from the country by ICE on Nov. 20, 2024. But on May 12, immigration officers learned he was in the United States when his fingerprints matched in the crime information center after he was arrested on May 11 in Rhode Island for domestic disorderly conduct and for allegedly violating a domestic no contact order, officials said. He is scheduled to be arraigned on June 2 and is being held at the Adult Correctional Institutions on the state-level charges, prosecutors said. Christopher Gavin can be reached at
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
A.J. Smith-Shawver injury update: When will the Braves rookie pitcher return after manager Brian Snitker says "doesn't look good"
AJ Smith-Shawver's elbow injury puts Braves in trouble as Brian Snitker shares grim update (AP Photos) Just when it seemed like AJ Smith-Shawver was beginning to carve out his role in the Atlanta Braves rotation, the 22-year-old right-hander was forced to exit Thursday's game against the Phillies with a right elbow strain that may sideline him for an extended period. The promising rookie's departure during the third inning of Game 1 in a doubleheader dealt yet another blow to a Braves squad already struggling to find rhythm in 2025. Braves fear worst as AJ Smith-Shawver lands on injured list with concerning elbow injury update A.J. Smith-Shawver's outing was already a rollercoaster. He had surrendered a two-run homer to Rafael Marchán before taking a 96.6 mph liner off his right ankle from Bryson Stott. Though he shook it off initially and stayed in to face Trea Turner, what followed was far more alarming. As he delivered a series of fastballs, noticeably down in velocity, he was seen shaking his right arm. On the mound, he appeared to utter the word 'pop' to manager Brian Snitker — a moment that would send concern rippling through the Braves dugout. 'It doesn't look good,' Snitker admitted after the game, confirming fears that the 'pop' was felt in Smith-Shawver's elbow, not his leg as some had hoped. Before the injury, Smith-Shawver had shown flashes of growth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo In his 2.2 innings pitched Thursday, he gave up two runs on three hits with a strikeout and a walk. Across nine starts this season, he's compiled a 3-2 record with a 3.86 ERA, striking out 42 over 44 1/3 innings. Though the numbers reflected a young pitcher still developing, the signs of progress were undeniable — making this injury all the more deflating. In response, the Braves placed him on the 15-day injured list and recalled right-hander Michael Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett. While a pitcher like Bryce Elder may eventually fill Smith-Shawver's rotation spot, there's no clear path forward for a team that already finds itself 10.5 games out of first place in the NL East. What makes this setback more painful is its timing. Atlanta's offense has been inconsistent, and just as their starting rotation was showing signs of stability, another key piece has gone down. Smith-Shawver's injury, especially if serious, underscores the brutal luck the Braves have endured this season. For now, the team awaits further evaluation on Smith-Shawver's elbow — and with it, a clearer picture of just how long this dark cloud might linger over Atlanta's 2025 campaign. Also Read: Alexis Díaz joins Dodgers in stunning trade deal with Reds, reshaping LA's pitching strategy
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut
SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will try to convince Asian defence leaders this weekend that the United States is a more trusted partner for the region than China, U.S. officials told Reuters, as questions linger about the Trump administration's commitment to the region. Hegseth, who has spent a large portion of his first months on the job focused on domestic issues, countering diversity, equity and inclusion in the military and taking aim at the press, will make his first extended remarks in Singapore on Saturday about how he envisions US defence policy in the Indo-Pacific. He will be addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security forum, which runs this year from May 31-June 1. Defence ministers, senior military and security officials and diplomats from around the world are expected to attend. French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver the keynote address on Friday. 'Secretary Hegseth is going to make the case to Asian allies about why the United States is a better partner than the CCP,' said a senior U.S. defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official, who was using an acronym for China's Communist Party, said Hegseth had the opportunity to take advantage of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun's expected absence from the dialogue, where US and Chinese delegates have locked horns in previous years. Before departing for Singapore, Hegseth criticised former U.S. President Joe Biden's approach to the region. ' The previous administration talked somewhat about pivots, but all the Biden administration ever showed the world was weakness,' he said. 'Under this administration we will achieve peace and deterrence through strength (and) that is by working by, with and through allies and partners, specifically in the Indo-Pacific.' Hegseth's speech will be closely watched as it comes after President Donald Trump has lashed out at traditional allies, most recently with tariffs. Hegseth has also roiled allies in Europe. In February, he warned Europe against treating America like a 'sucker' while addressing a press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels. 'There's certainly uncertainty being expressed, and sometimes I think it's probably fair to characterize it as a concern,' a second senior U.S. defence official said, referring to anxiety among Asian allies. Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary General Dan Caine, the recently confirmed U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also expected to attend the dialogue. Earlier asia visits Some of the Trump administration's early moves in the Indo-Pacific have raised eyebrows. The US moved air defence systems from Asia to the Middle East earlier this year as tensions with Iran spiked - an effort which took 73 C-17 flights. But Hegseth visited the Philippines and Japan in March, a trip in which experts said the secretary stuck by the more traditional importance of allies. Ely Ratner, who was the Pentagon's top official on China under the Biden administration, said allies in Asia were seeking a consistent policy from Hegseth. 'The region will be watching closely as to whether the U.S. secretary of defence that shows up at Shangri-la looks like the one that travelled to the Philippines and Japan or has more of the harder edge that we've seen from the Trump administration in Europe,' said Ratner. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, was only narrowly confirmed as defence secretary in January. He has moved with stunning speed to reshape the department, firing top generals and admirals as he seeks to implement Trump's national security agenda. His leadership has been under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that he shared sensitive war plans on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in two Signal group chats. Trump has stuck by him through the turmoil. Hegseth will likely get a friendly audience at the Shangri-La Dialogue, said Greg Poling, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies think-tank. 'Asian allies, and particularly the Philippines, feel a lot more reassured than our European allies, but there's always going to be that voice in the back of their head,' Poling said. Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, who is co-leading a bi-partisan delegation to the Shangri-la Dialogue, said her aim was to reassure Asian allies that the United States was committed, a message she said Hegseth was not capable of delivering. 'He's only got this job because he sucked up to President Trump and looked good on Fox News. So let's be clear about the capabilities of the secretary of defence,' Duckworth told Reuters.
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Lawmakers react to Cabinet shakeup: ‘Necessary reset if done right'
President Bongbong Marcos speaks during Presentation of Newly Enacted Laws to Stakeholders in Malacañang on Thursday, May 22, 2025, during which he joked about his Cabinet being "in flux." President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. must show that he is sincere and decisive in his bid to "realign" his administration, ML party-list Representative-elect Leila de Lima said Thursday, in the aftermath of Marcos' asking his Cabinet members to tender courtesy resignations after the midterm elections. 'I take note of the President's decision to reorganize his Cabinet following the administration's performance in the midterm elections. It reflects an awareness that the public expects more—more coherence, more competence, and more decisive leadership from this government,' de Lima said in a statement, one of several congresspeople who reacted to the news of the shakeup on Thursday. 'A Cabinet revamp, if done right, can serve as a necessary reset in the remaining half of his term. Pero, kailangan munang ipakita ni PBBM [But Marcos must show]: first, his sincerity, and second, his decisiveness and firmness in his governance. Otherwise, magpapatuloy ang nagiging perception ng marami na isa na siyang lame duck na pangulo [the perception that he is a lame duck will linger],' de Lima added. House Quad Committee chairperson and Surigao del Norte Representative Ace Barbers, for his part, said the President's move will enable him to replace underperforming top government officials, including those who do not defend him during times when he and his government are under attack from critics or from the opposition. 'I believe he should appoint to the Cabinet people who have unquestionable integrity and loyalty to him and his administration…people who as his alter ego can deliver their respective mandates to the people that we serve and will not think twice in condemning Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea and defend him on other national issues thrown against him and his administration,' Barbers said in a separate statement. 'The President is on the right track. And he must act promptly and decisively in order to preserve the gains of his administration,' he added. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan of 4Ps party-list, on the other hand, said the Cabinet reshuffle shows the President's commitment to responsive and effective governance. 'The reorganization presents an opportunity to reinforce institutional coherence, improve policy implementation, and deepen public engagement,' he said. 'Change, when led by a clear vision and strong leadership, can infuse new energy and sharpen focus in tackling the pressing challenges of our time. We fully support the President's efforts to advance a dynamic and inclusive national agenda,' he added. Policy change, not personnel change But for Kabataan party-list representative elect Renee Co, a Cabinet reshuffle should always be done in the name of performance, not loyalty, to effect policy changes. 'Pagbabantayan ito ng kabataan. Ayaw na nating ma-scam ulit. Sa totoo lang, trying hard masyado na magmukhang in charge si Marcos Jr., pero hindi tayo convinced. This is part of their political war preparations for 2028 against the Dutertes,' Co said. (The youth will remain vigilant about this. We do not want to get scammed again. In truth, they're trying hard to make it look like Marcos Jr. is in charge, but we are not convinced.) Co said as it is, several big issues—including the jeepney modernization program; the K to 12 program that added two more years to high school; contractualization; red-tagging; and low wages—are still burdening the public. 'The people have been presenting him solutions, but the President is not even agreeable to a wage hike. Ang bara ay nasa mga mismong polisiya at programa, hindi sa mga tao lang na nagpapatupad,' Co said. (The bottleneck in government programs is with the policies, not with the people who implement them.) 'Kung legitimate effort ito, hindi lang tao-tao dapat ang magbago, pero ang pamumuno at programa ng gobyerno na bola ni Marcos Jr. mismo,' Co added. (If this is a genuine push for reform, changes should go beyond top officials.) — BM, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rupee faces worst single-day loss since February amid growing border conflict
Agencies Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Mumbai: The rupee on Thursday logged its worst single-day loss since February 2023, its pace of retreat accelerating toward the late afternoon, over mounting concerns the border conflict with Pakistan could linger and engulf a wider geography than anticipated rupee lost more than a percentage point - equivalent to 90 paise - through a single trading session to end at 85.71 per dollar Thursday, LSEG Data showed. It had lost about 40 paise Wednesday after Operation Sindoor struck deep at the heart of the Pakistan-sponsored terror establishments to avenge the deaths of innocent tourists in J&K two weeks rupee's trading amplitude mirrored the volatility in other financial assets. It traded in the range of 84.52/$1 to 85.79/$1."Dollar demand spiked after about 2pm and there was a lot of short covering seen from traders. Oil companies were also buying and the dollar index also saw an uptick, which acted as headwinds for the rupee," said Dilip Parmar, currency analyst, HDFC Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely intervened lightly, but even the central bank's support wasn't sufficient to shield the local weakening of the rupee past 85.50 levels posed a good opportunity for exporters to hedge, traders said."Many exporters booked their forwards today," said Ritesh Bhansali, deputy CEO, Mecklai Financial forward premiums also jumped with the one-year implied yield rising 16 basis points to a near one-month high of 2.34%, according to LSEG data. Geopolitical uncertainty could weigh on the rupee, pushing it to levels of 86.50/$1 to 87, traders on the 10-year benchmark government security closed at 6.39%, four basis points higher than the previous close. The bond traded in the yield range of 6.31% to 6.40% on Thursday, CCIL data showed. Bond yields started hardening around 2 pm, too, dealers said. They expect yields to rise 3 to 5 basis points if the uncertainties continue.'When the markets opened today, they were calm in the first few hours because retaliation was measured. But looking at what we are seeing from Pakistan, yields went up sharply in the second half of the session,' said a senior trader from an insurance company. Some traders are, however, seeing this as a buying opportunity, as prices have reduced, with the new 10 year — the 6.33% GS 2025 — paper even trading at a discounted price.'We are likely to see more of such reactions, and prices will likely fall further. But I do not see this escalation going on for a long time,' said Mataprasad Pandey, vice president, Arete Capital Services. 'Hence, this presents a good buying opportunity, as when yields soften, there will be good profits.'
