Introduction to the Case
A woman from Tunisia, who her ex-boyfriend claims stole more than $800,000 worth of TrumpCoin cryptocurrency from him, will no longer face deportation for the time being.
Maissa Jebali, who was arraigned on Monday on grand theft, credit card fraud, and fraudulent use of identification information, was ordered to be brought back to a Miami-Dade County jail.
Background of the Accusations
Jebali was arrested in February by Miami Police after her boyfriend accused her of not only stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency but also using his American Express card without his permission. The boyfriend, Anthony Bravo, claimed that Jebali went on a "complete shopping spree" with his card, spending "$4,000 was Airbnb, and about $14,000 was expensive handbags, shopping".
Legal Proceedings
Court records show that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement picked Jebali up from the county jail shortly after getting booked and brought her into their custody to face deportation. At one point, records reviewed showed she made it to a Louisiana ICE facility. However, Miami-Dade County Judge Ellen Sue Venzer signed a court order requesting the federal government bring Jebali back to a county jail, "while on a loan to the state".
Current Status
As of Monday, ICE records show Jebali was transferred back to South Florida and is currently in a Broward County immigration facility. Records also show that "all expenses of travel and other expense incurred in effectuating the provision hereof shall be paid by Miami-Dade County". Jebali has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has not been charged in connection to the cryptocurrency transactions, but Bravo’s attorney claims those charges could come soon.
Reaction from the Ex-Boyfriend
Bravo was furious and believed his ex was going to get away with the alleged crime. "I just need justice, and it makes me feel horrible that she could get away with this knowing everything that I know," Bravo told NBC6. In response to Jebali being brought back to South Florida, Bravo’s attorney Emilia Diaz Fox released a statement on behalf of her client, expressing relief that the prosecutor obtained a court order ordering that she be brought back to a local jail.
Conclusion
The case of Maissa Jebali is a complex one, involving allegations of grand theft, credit card fraud, and fraudulent use of identification information. While Jebali has pleaded not guilty to all charges, the fact that she has been brought back to a local jail to face trial is a significant development in the case. It remains to be seen how the case will unfold, but for now, it seems that justice is being served.
FAQs
- Q: Who is Maissa Jebali and what is she accused of?
A: Maissa Jebali is a woman from Tunisia who is accused of stealing over $800,000 worth of TrumpCoin cryptocurrency from her ex-boyfriend, as well as using his American Express card without his permission. - Q: Why was Jebali facing deportation?
A: Jebali was facing deportation because she is not a U.S. citizen and was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. - Q: What is the current status of the case?
A: Jebali has been transferred back to a Broward County immigration facility and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. She has not been charged in connection to the cryptocurrency transactions, but those charges could come soon. - Q: How did the ex-boyfriend react to the news of Jebali’s potential deportation?
A: The ex-boyfriend, Anthony Bravo, was furious and believed his ex was going to get away with the alleged crime. He expressed relief when Jebali was brought back to a local jail to face trial.
