Wilson Castillo Diaz arrested in New York for raping 5-year-old girl; local Republicans attribute incident to Democratic immigration policies.
The recent case of a man charged with raping a 5-year-old girl on Long Island has sparked controversy as it was revealed that the accused, Wilson Castillo Diaz, is in the country illegally. The man, a Honduran migrant, entered the United States in 2014 through the Rio Grande Valley and had skipped an immigration hearing before residing in Westbury, N.Y. The arrest of Castillo Diaz, which occurred on October 22, was only made public by local officials on Friday, just days before the end of the election season.
The timing of the announcement has raised concerns as it comes amidst a heated debate over immigration, with former President Donald J. Trump using the case to fuel anti-immigrant sentiments. The incident has also reignited fears of a rise in crime due to the influx of migrants, despite crime statistics not supporting such claims. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, highlighted the importance of monitoring undocumented migrants in the county, citing the arrest of Castillo Diaz as evidence of the need for vigilance.
Blakeman emphasized that the delay in publicizing the arrest was to protect the identities of the victim and her family. The case has once again brought the issue of illegal immigration to the forefront, prompting discussions about the impact of undocumented individuals on local communities.
Source: The NY Times
