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Key Takeaways
- On July 14, ICE agents detained Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican flight attendant, in Nashville for overstaying his visa.
- Thompson entered the U.S. legally in 2021 but lost his visa status by staying beyond the allowed time.
- Friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Thompson with legal fees as he works toward U.S. citizenship.
- In a separate incident, Jocelin Wellington died after allegedly killing his wife, Marcia, and ingesting poison during an argument.
- Jocelin Wellington was hospitalized under police guard after Marcia succumbed to her injuries from the attack.
On July 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Jamaican flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines while he was on duty in Nashville, Tennessee.
The authorities have identified the detainee as Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national.
According to media reports, including Fox News, Thompson forfeited his visa by overstaying his allowed time in the U.S. He first entered the country on April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired on October 16, 2021.
Thompson was reportedly working towards obtaining U.S. citizenship. Concerned friends and neighbors have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist him with his legal fees.
According to the GoFundMe page, Lorenzo came to the United States legally from Jamaica in 2021, seeking safety from life-threatening abuse.
Since his arrival, he has worked tirelessly to build a stable life and has followed every legal step toward citizenship.
He has no criminal record, not even a parking ticket. He holds a valid work visa, has a pending asylum case, and is a dedicated flight attendant for a respected airline.
Despite his documented status and his commitment to doing things the right way, Lorenzo was unexpectedly detained by ICE on July 14 after returning to his base from a work trip.
This unfortunate situation has put Lrenzo’s career, stability, and future in jeopardy.
Husband died from poison he injested after allegedly unaliving wife.
The St. James man accused of using a machete to unalive his wife before ingesting a poisonous substance has died.
Investigators have identified the deceased man as 67-year-old Jocelin Wellington. His wife, 62-year-old Marcia Wellington, died on Wednesday.
Jocelyn Wellington died on Thursday, hours after his wife succumbed to her injuries.
According to reports, the couple had an argument on Wednesday over divorce-related matters. During the dispute, Jocelyn allegedly inflicted life-threatening chop wounds to Marcia’s body.
Shortly after the melee, Jocelyn Wellington reportedly ingested a poisonous substance.
A police patrol responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found Marcia lying on a staircase with multiple chop wounds and bleeding profusely.
The cops quickly transported the couple to hospital, where a member of the medical staff pronounced Marcia dead. They later admitted her husband under police guard, while receiving treatment.
Key Takeaways
- On July 14, ICE agents detained Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican flight attendant, in Nashville for overstaying his visa.
- Thompson entered the U.S. legally in 2021 but lost his visa status by staying beyond the allowed time.
- Friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Thompson with legal fees as he works toward U.S. citizenship.
- In a separate incident, Jocelin Wellington died after allegedly killing his wife, Marcia, and ingesting poison during an argument.
- Jocelin Wellington was hospitalized under police guard after Marcia succumbed to her injuries from the attack.
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