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Former Haitian Mayor and Human Rights Violator Sentenced in Massachusetts to Nine Years in Prison for Lying about Past Involvement in Political Violence

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A former Haitian mayor was sentenced to nine years in prison for lying to immigration authorities about his involvement in political violence and human rights violations. The case underscores that concealing past crimes or abuse during asylum or refugee processing can result in serious criminal penalties. Applicants seeking protection status must disclose all relevant background information.
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The U.S. Attorney announced Jean Morose Viliena, the former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was sentenced to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release by Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for the District of Massachusetts.

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