Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of 53 immigrants in truck in the USA

A U.S. court sentenced Rigoberto Ramon Miranda Orozco to 30 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 53 migrants in a truck in Texas in 2022. The judge highlighted the severe suffering of the victims, who were trapped in a malfunctioning air-conditioned trailer. Miranda Orozco pleaded guilty to conspiracy and complicity in the transport of migrants resulting in death and serious bodily injury. His attorney argued the sentence was harsh and emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Other key figures in the smuggling operation received severe sentences, including life imprisonment for the leader.