Ankle Monitor Led to Tragic Loss | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

A brilliant 20-year-old Haitian student-athlete, Pierre Damas Bel, died by suicide after being forced to wear an ankle monitor due to the loss of Temporary Protected Status — a device that turned his college life into torment. Bullied at Wright State, stripped of his soccer dreams, and feeling dehumanized, Pierre fought tirelessly for its removal, even traveling to ICE offices. A star in academics, sports, and service, he was beloved by teachers and coaches who championed his cause. His family now mourns a lost soul whose final days were defined by injustice, while his younger sibling…