Mexican Man Sentenced for Re-entry, Criminal History

0:00A man from Mexico, living in Central Alabama, has been sentenced for illegally returning to the United States after a previous deportation. Felipe Hernandez Gonzales, 36 years old, faced federal charges for reentry and got his punishment this Thursday. He pleaded guilty back in January, according to the Justice Department. Officials pointed to court records showing his pattern of violence, including multiple assaults on a girlfriend as recent as mid-2025. The history also includes a conviction for attacking his four-month-old daughter in 2017. The infant suffered a serious brain bleed from head trauma, leading to his earlier sentencing. Now Hernandez Gonzales faces 18 months in federal prison for the reentry violation. This case highlights ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws on those with criminal records. Federal authorities continue monitoring such returns to protect communities from repeat offenders. Birmingham News, today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters, I'm Corey with The Story.