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Jewelry heist suspect deported before trial

Jan 23, 2026 · South America

Jewelry heist suspect deported before trial

Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, one of seven people charged with stealing millions in jewelry, diamonds, emeralds, gold, rubies and designer watches in 2022, was allowed to self-deport to South America by federal immigration authorities before facing trial. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges prior to his deportation.

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