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Investigation into Threat Against Trump Unravels; Alleged Perpetrator May Be Framed

Ramon Morales-Reyes, arrested for threatening Trump, may be a victim of a setup as handwriting tests show he likely did not send the letter.


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Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old undocumented immigrant, was arrested for allegedly threatening President Trump. However, investigations suggest he may have been framed to prevent him from testifying in an assault case. Handwriting analysis indicates that the letter threatening Trump did not match Morales-Reyes' writing. He remains in custody pending deportation, despite his attorneys asserting he is not facing current charges. The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating potential identity theft and victim intimidation related to the case. Morales-Reyes, who works as a dishwasher and has applied for a U visa, is advocating for his release.

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Man who allegedly threatened Trump may be victim of setup: Sources
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"…However, multiple law enforcement sources now say authorities are investigating whether the letter was sent by someone else in an attempt to frame him."

Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart
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"…Investigators actually believe the man may have been framed so that he would get arrested and be deported from the U.S. before he got a chance to testify in a trial as a victim of assault."

Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart
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"…Investigators actually believe the man may have been framed so that he would get arrested and be deported from the U.S. before he got a chance to testify in a trial as a victim of assault."

Illegal Alien Arrested After Threatening to Assassinate President Trump
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"…Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars."

ICE Arrests Illegal Migrant Who Allegedly Threatened To Kill Trump
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"…The arrest took place on May 22, just one day after an ICE field intelligence officer received a handwritten letter in the mail, allegedly penned by Morales-Reyes, threatening to assassinate the president."

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