Lies, particularly spectacular ones, inevitably crumble over time when subject to scrutiny.
A case in point is Rep. Ilhan Omar. She is suspected of hatching a series of epic deceptions about her identity, lineage, birthdate, marriage, and citizenship status. An investigation by federal authorities culminated in a recent search of her home that was authorized by a judicial warrant.
On the same day, multiple other search warrants were executed in different locations, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullen. DNA evidence was reportedly obtained. Her computer devices, document files, cell phones, and notebooks were seized. More than a dozen grand jury subpoenas were allegedly served on Omars family, including her sister.
ILHAN OMAR IS NOT THE MINNESOTA CONGRESSWOMANS ‘REAL NAME’: SOURCES
Omar has not been indicted. Yet. She denies all wrongdoing, asserting that she is a victim of a politically driven vendetta by the Trump administration. Lets examine that.
The warrant on Omars home was approved by a Democratic judge in the District of Columbia, a venue with a long and conspicuous hostility toward Trump and anyone in his orbit.
It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, that the feds must have presented substantial incriminating evidence to justify the signed order, especially against a sitting member of Congress from the judges own party and just weeks before an important election.
Yes, the threshold of probable cause for a warrant is lower than the trial standard of “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But the judges decision was not nothing. He was persuaded by compelling evidence of criminality. Apparently, he spent hours examining the merits of the warrant application. Action was taken lest evidence be destroyed.
While the specifics of the investigation remain unclear, we are acquainted with the general parameters. They pose troubling questions.
Is Ilhan Omar the person she purports to be? Was her immigration to the U.S. secured through falsehoods? Was her citizenship obtained validly or through lies? Are the rumors true that Omar engaged in a sham marriage to her brother in a scheme to obtain immigration benefits for him?
FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE
As always, the answers depend on the reliability of the evidence collected and the credibility of witnesses. With that caveat, here are the various criminal and civil charges that might ensue.
âIf Omar lied about her birthdate on immigration or citizenship forms, that constitutes false statements (18 U.S.C. § 1001) and criminal fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1425). The latter carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison.
âIf she willfully repeated the inaccurate birthdate on other official forms, thats more false statements and criminal fraud.
âIf she enlisted others to help her enter a false birthdate, thats a conspiracy to commit fraud.
<a href="https://foxnews.com/politics/rep-ilhan-omars-immigration-history-faces-new-scrutiny-federal-investigators-subpoena-relatives" target="_blank" rel=
