Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are seeking answers after a “popular” soccer coach suspected of raping at least 10 boys was found illegally, according to the letter.
Camilo Hurtado Campos, 63, was found illegally in the United States while he was under investigation for rape charges against at least 10 minors while serving as a football coach, Homeland Security officials said. Officials have reportedly confirmed. franklin police announced.
Republican Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn and other Republican leaders in the state Sent In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas, he expressed his “disgust” at the Biden administration’s failure to secure the southern border.
“President Biden’s decision to allow more than 1.5 million ‘fugitives’ to enter the country without consequences is a blatant dereliction of duty because this group of migrants, especially those who escape the attention of Border Patrol agents, is a criminal offense. Because we know they have a history and are potentially the most dangerous group.” “Because of this administration’s policies, every state has become a border state and every town has become a border town,” the letter said.
Franklin Police Work to Identify Several Toddlers Drugged and Raped by Popular Soccer Coachhttps://t.co/pXUT6jQOfL pic.twitter.com/UdVIqN49kT
— Franklin Police Department (@FranklinTNPD) July 9, 2023
Lawmakers argued that:[w]This administration has long defended its failed border policies as benevolent and humane, but there is room for mercy in policies that allow child sex offenders and serial rapists to remain undetected in American society for more than 20 years. Not at all. The simple fact remains: if Camilo Campos had been arrested for violating federal law at some point in the last 20 years, these precious children would not have been subjected to his horrific abuse. ‘ continued the letter.
According to the letter, Campos allegedly searched a mobile phone left behind by a restaurant employee in early July and found graphic photos and videos of Campos allegedly raping an unconscious minor. Arrested after contacting authorities. A preliminary investigation uncovered hundreds of illegal photos and videos spanning two decades. Police were able to identify at least 10 victims from the phone calls.Since starting the investigation, the police have been able to identification Three known victims and five unknown victims have come forward. (Related: ‘Popular’ soccer coach arrested after graphic photos and videos of drugged, raped children allegedly found on phone)
Mr. Blackburn and other Republican officials have asked if and when the Department of Homeland Security knew of Mr. Campos’ illegal stay. If not, Republican officials are asking why they didn’t know. Republicans also asked if Campos received a court notice when he entered the country, and if so, when and if he received a court notice. Finally, officials questioned whether DHS had initiated any enforcement action against Campos.
Blackburn and other Republican officials gave Mayorcas a July 24 deadline to respond.
