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.
Overview
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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Analysis
- The articles present a negative view of Kristi Noem's claims about an immigrant threatening Trump.
- Concerns are raised about the immigrant's treatment and possible miscarriage of justice.
- The investigation is ongoing, with conflicting information and no clear stance on the man's involvement.
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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."
ABC News·1M·"…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."
Associated Press·1M·FAQ
Handwriting analysis is significant because it suggests that the threatening letter attributed to Ramon Morales-Reyes was not written by him, indicating he may have been framed to discredit or silence him.
Ramon Morales-Reyes remains in custody due to his undocumented immigration status and prior criminal record, allowing authorities to detain him pending deportation proceedings despite no current criminal charges directly related to the threat.
The suspected motive is to prevent Ramon Morales-Reyes from testifying as a victim in an assault case; the threatening letter may have been fabricated to discredit or intimidate him.
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating potential identity theft and victim intimidation in connection with the case.
A U visa is a nonimmigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Ramon Morales-Reyes is applying for a U visa because he is cooperating with authorities as a victim.
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