A Mexican national who repeatedly entered the U.S. illegally has been sentenced to five years in prison for the brutal assault and robbery of a dead man aboard a New York City subway.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Felix Rojas, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, was sentenced to five years in prison for the rape and robbery of Jorge Gonzalez, a deceased man, on a New York City subway in April 2025. Gonzalez, who had died hours earlier on a subway bench, was assaulted by Rojas aboard an R train near the Whitehall Street station. 📺 DETAIL: Prosecutors said Rojas sexually assaulted Gonzalez for more than 30 minutes, searched his pockets, and then remained on the train in an apparent effort to avoid detection. Surveillance footage helped identify Rojas, who surrendered to police three weeks later, accompanied by his son, although he initially denied involvement in the crime. As part of a plea agreement, Rojas will serve 15 years of supervised release following his prison term. Federal immigration officials said Rojas, a Mexican national, had previously attempted to enter the United States illegally on multiple occasions. Gonzalez’s family remembered him as a devoted father and hardworking laborer. 👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: Felix Rojas, the perpetrator, is a Mexican national who had unlawfully crossed the U.S. Southern border multiple times. Jorge Gonzalez, the victim, was a 37-year-old father and family man who had worked various jobs in the U.S. to support his family in Mexico. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “He wasn’t just a random person, he was a father, he was a family man, he cared about his family in Mexico,” said Teresa, Gonzalez’s wife. 🎯 IMPACT: The case highlights the dangers presented by migrants who illegally enter the U.S. repeatedly, and the sanctuary laws in places like New York City that make it harder to enforce immigration law against criminal aliens. |
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