Illegal migrant suspected of raping LI girl, 5, nearly freed — but authorities had a trick up their sleeve: sources

An illegal migrant suspected of raping a 5-year-old girl on Long Island was nearly dumped back on the street thanks to local bail-reform and sanctuary laws — but authorities cleverly thwarted the move, sources told The Post on Friday.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/20/us-news/illegal-migrant-suspected-of-raping-li-girl-5-nearly-freed-because-of-bail-reform-and-sanctuary-laws-but-authorities-had-this-trick-up-their-sleeve/