Investigation and Legal Proceedings
State prosecutor Uthmeier said the suspect has returned to Florida and will face the full force of the law. The individual is already charged with vehicular homicide and could face several decades behind bars if convicted.
Prosecutor's Remarks and Warnings
"We're going to prosecute him to the fullest," Uthmeier said, adding that the case should serve as a warning to other undocumented immigrants. He emphasized that out-of-state licenses will not shield drivers from prosecution in Florida.
Criticism of Immigration Policies
Uthmeier criticized California's immigration approach and pointed to Governor Gavin Newsom, arguing those policies have encouraged illegal immigration in ways that, he believes, have contributed to deadly incidents.
Potential Accountability Beyond the Driver
He also signaled that accountability could extend beyond the driver. Uthmeier said investigators will examine whether the state of California or a private company wrongly issued a driver's license to the suspect, whom he described as someone who does not speak English.
Future Legal Actions
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