Former Homeland Security official convicted in Mass. of keeping illegal housekeeper
By APMonday, March 22, 2010
Homeland boss convicted in Mass. immigration case
BOSTON — A federal jury in Boston has found a former top U.S. Department of Homeland Security official guilty of encouraging her Brazilian housekeeper to remain in the United States illegally.
Lorraine Henderson was a regional director of homeland security, customs and border protection. She was responsible for stopping illegal immigrants from entering the country through Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The 52-year-old Henderson was convicted Monday. During a six-day trial, prosecutors accused her of violating the immigration law she had taken an oath to uphold.
Henderson said while leaving court she was “stunned.” Her lawyer hasn’t returned a telephone call by The Associated Press seeking comment.
Henderson faces up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. She’ll be sentenced in June.
