According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Shah Mahmood Selab, an Afghan national brought to the United States after Joe Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal, has been charged with violently attacking and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Las Cruces boy in a park.
The DOJ writes that “[O]n Aug. 12, Selab allegedly approached a 12-year-old boy at Youngs Park in Las Cruces near a local middle school. The victim was sitting on a bench when Selab began asking the victim personal questions, and then invited the victim to sit with him on another bench in the shade. After moving to the other bench, Selab allegedly used his cellphone to show the victim photos and videos that were sexual in nature. Selab allegedly touched the victim inappropriately.”
“The victim attempted to walk away, but Selab allegedly followed him and punched him in the face multiple times. Selab allegedly asked the victim to get into his vehicle and offered the victim $20 to allow Selab to touch him.”
The release continues, “The victim attempted to call 911 and retreated to the restrooms where he closed himself in a stall. The complaint alleges that Selab followed the victim into the restrooms and pulled him from the stall. Selab allegedly locked the restroom door to prevent the victim from leaving, began kissing the victim’s face, and put a $20 bill in the victim’s hand. Selab also allegedly attempted to force the victim to touch Selab.”
After another person arrived at the restroom, the victim escaped from Selab.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the alleged assailant was one of the Afghan refugees evacuated from the country to the U.S. by Joe Biden:
Fox News Digital learned this week that Selab was paroled into the United States in November 2021. The office of Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., later confirmed to Fox that he was paroled and that law enforcement had verified that he was an Afghan national who was paroled in through Operation Allies Welcome.
“This is a terrible crime, enabled by the complete lack of vetting and transparency in the wake of Joe Biden’s Afghanistan retreat,” [Congresswoman Yvette] Herrell (NM-CD-2) said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Our government should be protecting the families of New Mexico, not importing twisted individuals who prey on children. That is why last year I pushed for thorough vetting of migrants that the Biden administration has brought to our communities, and why I continue to fight for accountability.” [Emphasis added]
In a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Selab was paroled into the U.S. on Nov. 18, 2021 at Philadelphia International Airport. ICE has now lodged a detainer on Selab, who the agency confirmed was a 35-year-old Afghan national, after his arrest.
If convicted, Selab faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, according to the DOJ.
This is truly sad and makes my blood boil. Unfortunately, this will probably happen again.
Why the hell does he have a car? They will NEVER assimilate and must be monitored and deported . Parents should never allow their kids to be alone, and need to teach them what to do if they find themselves in danger like this.
As far as our useless piece of crap governor goes, this is all on her! You know, the one that recently stated how much she cares about our children. 🙄
It’s good that Congresswoman Yvette Herrell is speaking out against the unvetted Afghan who committed a sexual crime in Las Cruces. Meanwhile, we hear only crickets from her opponent, Gabe Vasquez of Las Cruces.
When are we going to send them back? This administration sugar coats everything instead of enforcing our laws! They need to be returned t their country until they can be properly vetted and apply for legal residency/legalization. They and the other millions of illegal invaders need to be our number one export until such time they can qualify for U.S.A. citizenship and prove they can be a viable contributor to our country’s well being instead of a crib to cradle liability. I believe the USA Constitution and the Rule of Law mandates this. Why then has this law not been enforced?