Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, a 34-year-old Honduran national, has been granted asylum in the U.S. after claiming he would face persecution due to his transgender identity. This decision follows his arrest for attempting to breach the cockpit of a United Airlines flight on November 9. Gomez-Alberto has a history of illegal entries into the U.S. and was previously deported twice. He is currently being held without bond on charges related to the cockpit incident.
Key facts
- Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto is 34 years old.
- He attempted to breach the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 2174 on November 9.
- Gomez-Alberto was previously deported in 2011 and 2014.
- He was arrested again in 2019 for illegal entry.
- He is being held without bond on multiple charges.
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