ICE reveals justification for detaining Oscar Belgal, who was shot in New York

Oscar Belgal, the man shot by arresting ICE officers while his 5-year-old was in the back of his vehicle, is being held in detention because of his criminal history of armed robbery and grand larceny, government lawyers told a federal judge Friday.

ICE reveals justification for detaining Oscar Belgal, who was shot in New York

TL;DR

  • Oscar Belgal was shot by arresting ICE officers while his 5-year-old child was in the vehicle.
  • Government lawyers stated Belgal is being held in detention due to his criminal history.
  • His criminal history includes armed robbery and grand larceny.
  • This information was shared with a federal judge on Friday.