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Teen Pleads Guilty in Deadly Smuggling Crash | Laredo News
A 19-year-old faces life in federal prison after pleading guilty to aiding a deadly human smuggling operation—he was paid to guide migrants across the border. Authorities caught the SUV he was riding in during a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, killing two migrants inside. The driver fled after the wreck, but Zarate took responsibility, admitting he was in it for the money. Sentencing is set for November tenth, with a possible $250,000 fine—highlighting the lethal gamble behind these dangerous crossings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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