The Shattered Legacy: Julio César Chávez Jr.'s Legal Tangles and Boxing Feats
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for illegally entering the US and faces deportation to Mexico, where he is wanted for organized crime. Chávez, having overstayed a visa, was detained by ICE agents and faces criminal charges. His complex legal situation stems from alleged connections with the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Julio César Chávez Jr., the well-known Mexican boxer, faced arrest on charges of illegally entering the United States and is set for deportation to Mexico, federal authorities disclosed on Thursday. Chávez's legal troubles are further complicated by allegations of his involvement with organized crime operations.
Chávez, who came to the U.S. on a tourist visa that expired in February 2024, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while riding a scooter near his home in Studio City, California. According to the Department of Homeland Security, his arrest follows a previous warning from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding his risk as a public safety threat.
Chávez has an outstanding warrant in Mexico for criminal activities linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, including arms trafficking. His attorney, Michael Goldstein, revealed the arrest occurred before an upcoming court date concerning his criminal charges. Meanwhile, ICE reports that Chávez filed for a U.S. green card through marriage, although with fraudulent declarations tied to his wife's alleged cartel connections, resulting in his current detention.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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