Sick illegal immigrant costs one county $400,000
An illegal immigrant who suffered a stroke while in custody has cost a Georgia county $400,000 in medical bills.
The man, whose name was not released, suffered a massive stroke while he was in jail. His last arrest was for drug trafficking charges.
Chief Deputy Stan Copeland told The Atlanta Joual-Constitution that the man was in a coma and now requires constant care because he is paralyzed. He does not have health insurance.
County officials contacted the federal govement but were told the man cannot be deported because he is from Cuba. Attoey Joseph Rosen, who specializes in immigration law, said the United States does not deport people back to Cuba, regardless of the circumstances.
Prosecutors have dropped charges against the man, freeing the county govement of future bills.
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Mike Gallagher
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