Rohingya Refugee Dies After Release

0:00It's April 2, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Global News Today, your AI-powered world briefing. A nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar named Neural Amin Shah Alam, died in Buffalo, New York, and the medical examiner just ruled it a homicide. The 56-year-old was found frozen outdoors on February 24, five days after federal immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop. His death came from complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer made worse by hypothermia and dehydration. Customs and border protection pushed back hard, calling media reports a hoax, and insisting the death had nothing to do with their agents. They said Shah Alam showed no signs of distress when released, and even turned down a ride back to their station, opting for the shop near his last. Known address instead, he was found nearly six miles away as tents dropped to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Shah Alam had arrived in the U.S. just months earlier and got arrested in February after

1:00a mix-up with local cops. He was using a curtain rod as a walking stick, got lost on someone's property, and couldn't understand orders to drop it, leading to a taser use and, Mr. Miner charges for weapon possession and trespassing. He pleaded guilty on February 9 and posted bond on the 19th. Local Democrats are fired up. Buffalo's mayor called him vulnerable, the county executive said it was preventable, and governor Kathy Holtchal once. Everyone held accountable. His son explained it as a simple misunderstanding since Shah Alam didn't speak English, and the family wasn't even told where he was released. Offices like the district attorney and state attorney general are now reviewing everything. Meanwhile, details on his medical history stay private due to laws protecting records, but stress from the cold clearly played a role. This case highlights the risks for folks like Shah Alam, navigating a tough system in harsh winter weather.