A Milwaukee man, Demetric D. Scott, is accused of framing an illegal immigrant, Ramón Morales-Reyes, by forging letters threatening President Donald Trump’s life to prevent the immigrant from testifying in a criminal trial. The investigation revealed that Scott, who has a criminal record, orchestrated the threats to push for Morales-Reyes’ deportation. Authorities found that Morales-Reyes, who is illiterate in English, was never involved in the threats, and the letters were written by Scott, who allegedly wanted to clear his own name in a separate robbery case.
The fabricated threat letters, obtained by Fox News Digital, claimed to be written by Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old illegal immigrant with a history of criminal activity, including felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct with a ‘domestic abuse modifier.’ The letters, which were not identical, all bore return addresses in blue ink bearing Morales-Reyes’ information, but investigators noted that Morales-Reyes could not read, speak, or write English fluently. The complainant also told detectives that the only person who would want to get him in trouble was Scott, who was known to have robbed him.
On May 21, the Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office, the Milwaukee Police Chief, and Milwaukee ICE received handwritten notes threatening to kill Trump and blow up the White House. The threats were initially believed to be written by Morales-Reyes, but the investigation revealed that the actual author was Scott, who had a history of criminal behavior. A senior DHS official confirmed that the individual in question was in the country illegally and had a criminal record, and that he would remain in custody pending further investigation.
Morales-Reyes is still being held at Dodge County Jail and faces possible deportation. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 4. His attorney, Kime Abduli, expressed relief that the situation had been clarified, asserting that Morales-Reyes was being cleared of any involvement in the threats, which were entirely fabricated by Scott.
The case has sparked discussions about the legal and ethical implications of using immigration status as a tool for justice or retribution. Legal experts have raised concerns about the potential for abuse of power in immigration enforcement, as well as the broader implications for the treatment of non-citizens in the United States. Additionally, the case highlights the complex interactions between immigration law, criminal behavior, and political influence, as the threats were tied to the political climate surrounding President Trump.