Justice Served: Former Haitian Mayor Sentenced for Visa Fraud Concealing Violent Past

In a decisive move upholding the rule of law and national security, Jean Morose Viliena, a former mayor from Haiti with a brutal record of political violence, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for visa fraud in Boston. Viliena lied about his involvement in horrific crimes to gain entry into the United States and subsequently enjoyed years of freedom here while victims of his tyranny remained in fear and exile abroad.This sentencing sends an unmistakable message: America will not tolerate foreign human rights abusers exploiting our immigration system under false pretenses. Viliena’s actions—leading armed attacks involving shootings,...