Man Accused of Holding Illegals for Ransom Will Face Lesser Charges


Reported by: Erica Proffer
Last Update: 8:03 pm


LA JOYA - A man accused of holding undocumented immigrants for ransom will face lesser state charges. Federal officials say the case does not meet their standards.

La Joya police say they were told six undocumented immigrants must be held for ransom for federal authorities to prosecute. In this case, there are only three. The accused kidnapper won't be tried on kidnapping charges.

La Joya police say they caught a man holding illegals for ransom.

“Regardless if they are here legal or not, they still have rights that we need to protect,â€