A Chinese national received a prison sentence for attempting to transport illegal immigrants by boat from Saipan to Guam, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands announced on March 17.
Yang HongJiang, 68, was sentenced on March 14 to 30 days in prison by the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Yang was previously found guilty of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens and aiding and abetting the transportation of illegal immigrants. The court also ordered 50 hours of community service, one year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment fee.
The Epoch Times contacted Yang’s lawyer for comment and did not receive a response by publication time….