Texas Truck Driver Pleads Guilty in Deadly Migrant Smuggling Case
Homero Zamorano Jr. admits guilt in the tragic smuggling incident that resulted in 53 migrant deaths in Texas.
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Homero Zamorano Jr. pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the deaths of 53 migrants in a sweltering truck in Texas. Prosecutors claim Zamorano and co-conspirators knowingly transported migrants in dangerous conditions. The smuggling attempt, which left numerous individuals dead, is among the deadliest in U.S.-Mexico border history, prompting heightened scrutiny on human trafficking crimes. Zamorano faces a life sentence and is scheduled for sentencing on April 24.
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