DHS Seeks to Hold 42-Year-Old Cuban Migrant Accused of Florida Rape

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25

ICE asked Miami-Dade jail officials not to release Yusel Keoma Perez-Leyva, 42, after his June 18 arrest on kidnapping and sexual-battery charges in Miami.
Investigators say a woman was drugged after a night of clubbing, and surveillance video showed Perez-Leyva carrying her—appearing inebriated—into his apartment.
DHS said Perez-Leyva, a Cuban citizen who allegedly worked as an Uber driver, entered the U.S. illegally through Arizona in 2021 and was later released.
Florida authorities generally honor ICE detainers, making a transfer to federal custody likely if Miami-Dade follows the request.