Thursday, January 10, 2013
Auricelli Braga pled guilty Wednesday in Norfolk Superior Court to charges stemming from a June 2012 car crash which killed a 64-year-old Stoughton woman, according to the Norfolk County DA's office. Braga is not a legal resident and faces deportation.
The unlicensed illegal immigrant drunk driver from Stoughton who crossed the center line of Rte. 138 in Canton on June 24, 2012, striking and killing Sara Escudero, a 64-year-old Stoughton woman, was sent to jail Wednesday, according to a press release from the office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. Auricelli Braga, 32, from Stoughton, pled guilty in Norfolk Superior Court to both charges against her: Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation while Operating Under the Influence and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, according to the DA's office. “The judge imposed 2.5 years in the house of correction with two years incarcerated and the balance suspended during 5 years of supervised probation," Morrissey …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Anyone that registers a car in Mass. must now hold a license, social security number, or other proof of legal residence. This comes about a month after a Stoughton illegal immigrant was charged for her role in a fatal crash.
The Massachusetts State Senate and House overwhelmingly voted earlier this week to override Governor Deval Patrick’s veto of legislation that prevents illegal immigrants from registering or operating motor vehicles. The legislation, which was initially passed as an amendment, requires any person that registers a car in Massachusetts show a license, social security number, or other proof of legal residence. Currently the Registry of Motor Vehicles only requires applicants to include their name, address, proof of insurance, and date of birth on the application to secure a so-called “X” registration. This amendment to the state budget received additional attention after Auricelli Braga, a 32-year-old unlicensed illegal immigrant from …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
However, Governor Deval Patrick softened language for a law requiring proof of residency in order to register a car, prompting Republican leaders in the State Legislature to seek an override.
Part of the $32.5 billion Fiscal Year 2013 state budget, signed by Governor Deval Patrick on July 8, includes stricter penalties for driving without a license, but the Governor softened language for a law requiring proof of residency in order to register a car. As a result, Republican lawmakers are asking their peers on Beacon Hill for an override. These amendments to the state budget received additional attention after Auricelli Braga, a 32-year-old unlicensed illegal immigrant from Stoughton, was charged for her role in a fatal car crash two weeks ago. Braga was charged with motor-vehicle homicide, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a license following a two-car crash on Turnpike St. in Canton on June 24 which …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of June 24, 2012.
Illegal Immigrant Charged in Crash That Killed Stoughton Woman Auricelli Braga, 32, of Stoughton, was charged with motor-vehicle homicide, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a license following a two-car crash in Canton on June 24 which killed a Stoughton grandmother. Braga, from Brazil, is not a legal resident, according to the Boston Herald. She has been in this country illegally since 2002, the paper reports. Sara Escudero, a 64-year-old Stoughton woman, died in the June 24 crash on Turnpike Street in Canton. She was on her way to work at the time. As part of its FY13 budget, the State Legislature included amendments that crack down on unlicensed illegal immigrant drivers. Read more by clicking here. *** …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The same week an unlicensed illegal immigrant from Stoughton was charged for her role in a fatal car crash, the State Legislature approved an amendment in its FY13 budget that cracks down on such drivers. The budget now heads to the Governor for approval
As part of its $32.5 billion Fiscal Year 2013 state budget, Massachusetts legislators included an amendment that will require applicants provide a license, Social Security number, or other proof of legal residence when registering a motor vehicle, according to a press release from the Massachusetts Senate Republican Caucus. Currently, there is no requirement to have a license or proof of legal residency to register a car under the current law, according to the Herald. This amendment comes the same week that Auricelli Braga, a 32-year-old unlicensed illegal immigrant from Stoughton, was charged for her role in a fatal car crash. Braga was charged with motor-vehicle homicide, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
After Auricelli Braga of Stoughton, an unlicensed illegal immigrant from Brazil, was charged in a two car crash which killed Stoughton grandmother Sara Escudero, two State Senators are speaking out.
Two State Senators who co-sponsored an amendment during last month's budget hearings that would increase the penalties for driving without a license and would require immigration status to be checked when applying for public housing, healthcare and employment, spoke out Wednesday after an unlicensed illegal immigrant from Stoughton was charged for her role in a fatal car crash. Auricelli Braga, 32, of Stoughton, was charged with motor-vehicle homicide, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a license following a two-car crash in Canton on June 24 which killed a Stoughton grandmother. Braga, from Brazil, is not a legal resident, according to the Boston Herald. She has been in this country illegally since 2002, the paper …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Boston Herald reports Auricelli Braga of Stoughton, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was charged in Sunday's two car crash in Canton which killed Stoughton grandmother Sara Escudero.
Auricelli Braga, 32, of Stoughton, has been charged with motor-vehicle homicide for her role in a two-car crash in Canton Sunday morning which killed a Stoughton grandmother, the Boston Herald reports. Braga, from Brazil, is not a legal resident, according to the Herald. She was also charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a license. Sara Escudero, a 64-year-old Stoughton woman, died in the June 24 crash on Turnpike Street in Canton. She was on her way to work at the time. Braga legally entered the U.S. in November 2001 with permission to remain in this country until May 2002. However, Braga never left the country and has been here the last 10 years, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official tells …
Stoughtonguy
10:29 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
wow, a murderer gets a whole 2.5 years. plus the murderer is an illegal. Mass is really getting tough on crime and murderers. more ›