Brazilian Man Faces 3 Felony Charges for Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 7
Brazilian Man Faces 3 Felony Charges for Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 7
Summary
Danilo Alves Silva, 46, was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors after authorities said he impersonated an ICE agent at a Miami polling site during Brazil’s presidential election.
Charging documents say Silva wore an ICE hat and raid jacket, paced between voting stations with a radio, and frightened voters who feared immigration enforcement or deportation.
Silva told officers he had already voted, then changed into the outfit “to see peoples’ reactions”; investigators said his presence was potentially intimidating given the migrant-heavy electorate.
After his arrest, Silva allegedly threatened a detective and tried to bribe an officer to secure his release. He pleaded not guilty and was freed Tuesday on $150 bond.