US Revokes Citizenship of Indian-Origin Man Gurmeet Singh Convicted of Rape
The Justice Department said Singh hid a 2011 rape during naturalization, and the court said the concealment justified denaturalization.
- On Monday, the District Court for the Eastern District of New York revoked the citizenship of India-born Gurmeet Singh, concluding a long legal saga stemming from violent crimes he concealed during naturalization.
- Singh was stripped of his status because he concealed criminal acts during naturalization proceedings, the Justice Department confirmed; he obtained citizenship in the United States on October 19, 2011.
- In May 2011, Singh picked up a passenger in Williamsburg to drive to the East Village but instead bound and raped the woman at knifepoint during the ride.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the legal consequences, stating, "American citizenship is not a shield for criminals," following the revocation of Singh's status.
- According to court documents, the victim escaped the vehicle on foot and flagged down passersby for help, highlighting the violent nature of crimes Singh attempted to conceal.
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The US has revoked the citizenship of an Indian-origin man, who was convicted of rape. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered judgment revoking the naturalisation of convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh. A native of India, Singh entered the United States in February 1992 as a visitor for a temporary period … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp…
US strips citizenship of Indian-origin man 15 years after conviction in rape case
A federal court has revoked Gurmeet Singh's US citizenship after ruling he concealed a 2011 rape and kidnapping while seeking naturalisation. The order clears the way for immigration authorities to consider deportation after he finishes his prison sentence.
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh convicted of rape
United States citizenship was revoked for Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man convicted of rape. He concealed a serious crime during his naturalisation process, which led to this revocation. Singh entered the US as a visitor and later became a permanent resident. He was later convicted of rape and kidnapping, receiving a twenty-year prison sentence. This action demonstrates the administration's commitment to pursuing denaturalisation proceedings.
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